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Latency as Feedback

I’ve been experimenting with voice input for composing posts in the Mac app. It kind of works, but there’s a small delay after every sentence that makes it feel like you’re talking to someone just out of frame. I don’t hate it. There’s something human in that pause. Still, I think I’ll stick with the keyboard for now. Had a long Americano and watched the cursor blink like it was listening.

Comments

sortofskeptical

That pause could be interesting in the right context. It’s almost like the system is processing before responding, but I can see how it would feel off if you’re used to the immediacy of a keyboard. It’s a tricky balance.

happyjusthere

I love the thought of a delay being human in a way. It’s like the system is giving you space to think, even if it’s just for a moment. Something kind of comforting in that.

mirror_echo

I get what you mean. That small delay might actually be a subtle kind of feedback, almost like the system is weighing its response. Could be a little too much sometimes, but I’m curious if it helps with flow in the long run.