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I considered myself pretty good with touch devices until I saw a kid editing a video in TikTok. Believe me, they have more dexterity.

I learned to use a computer with a physical keyboard and mouse. My nephew’s first and main computing device was an iPad. That definitely makes a difference.

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This is interesting, would you be able to find something on YouTube that highlights this dexterity? I’m not entirely sure what to look for to see this new way of computing.

Look up videos of 20-somethings using Ableton Push and similar devices. They don't just play music with it. They use it to make entire songs at every stage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeybdD5UoQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTx3G6h2xyA

I already have enough trouble with a piano with clear groupings to help find notes. I don't think I would get far with one of these.

This is certainly impressive, and I couldn’t do it, but I seen no reason why someone who puts an appropriate amount of hours into practice couldn’t do this too, no matter their age.

> they have more dexterity.

Carpet industry is infamous for this, employing kids for their 'nimble fingers' for manipulating delicate knots.

However, question is the same generation who are dexterous in editing TikTok video on mobile phone will grow up and loose dexterity. So, are we talking about new interface paradigm for only kids (and not any specific generation - X, Y or Z)?

Essential tremors are absolutely a thing as one ages too (and develops a coffee habit).

Interesting. I didn't think about it that way, but it's totally possible that you lose that ability as you grow older.

> Believe me, they have more dexterity.

Perhaps until you try them with tools like scissors, or manipulating objects like a piece of string?

I think Dexterity implies good skills with a wide range of affordances (not just with a touch interface).

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