詹姆斯·弗拉霍斯（James Vlahos）

《紐約時報》《連綫》《大眾科學》《科學美國人》《大西洋》《智族GQ》和《國傢地理》等雜誌著名記者，美國鬼纔科普作傢，以興趣盎然、發人深省的方式來討論復雜難懂的科學問題見長。

弗拉霍斯從20世紀80年代開始跟蹤和報道智能語音技術，30多年來，他零距離地見證和細緻地觀察瞭這一領域的研究進展，曾與這一領域中的許多傑齣人物直接對話，本書中的許多觀點就是來自於他對一手訪談資料的提煉。

Since the introduction of the personal computer in the early 1980s, many objects have been designed to have capabilities well beyond their immediate use or appearance. Whether openly and actively or in subtle, subliminal ways, these objects talk to us, and we have come to expect interaction with them. Contemporary designers, besides giving objects form and function, write their initial scripts--the foundation for useful and satisfying conversations. Talk to Me focuses on projects that involve such direct interaction--including interfaces, websites, video games, devices and tools, and information systems--as well as installations that establish practical, emotional, or even sensual connections to cities, companies, governmental institutions, or other individuals. The featured objects range in date from the late 1980s to today, with particular attention given to the last five years and projects currently in development. Organized thematically, Talk to Meintroduces design practices that are increasingly crucial to our world and demonstrates how rich and deep the influence of design will be on our future.