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=== | === Account as relationship, not mechanism === | ||
We've used the metaphor of a lock and key for passwords. This is too cold and impersonal. It is an abstraction that serves the cold metal of hardware, but does nothing to help you build a relationship with the person. | We've used the metaphor of a lock and key for passwords. This is too cold and impersonal. It is an abstraction that serves the cold metal of hardware, but does nothing to help you build a relationship with the person. A more useful way to think about an account is that it allows a computer to identify this person, much like a doorman who can recognize a familiar face and recall their shared history to have a meaningful conversation. | ||
== Hierarchy of Needs == | == Hierarchy of Needs == | ||