Module 1 Concept 23: Human-computer interfaces

The Internet lessens the recognition of difference between humans and computers because, at a distance, it is often feels similar to communicate and act on the Internet regardless of whether one is speaking with a human or a machine.

I think this concept is talking about the impersonal nature of computers and the internet. Typing a convesation into an IRC programe lacks the intimacy of a one on one personal exchange of information with another person. Flashy interfaces only make the process of communicating more abstacting. Typing a convesrsation into an IRC is more isolating and un natural than chatting to someone in a pub. Are you communicating to your computer or another person ? All of the technology which goes along with computers, which although is still communicating ultimately serves as a source of distraction.

I'm not too sure I really understand this concept....