Why Will All Software Collapse Into One Interface?

Noah Shinn says all of software is going to collapse into one very easy interface because people are tired of a new application for every need, and a simpler interface does not mean the product can do less. For about 20 years, showing a new kind of information meant building an application, shipping it, collecting feedback, and shipping another version, on the order of months.

Instinct's files feature can generate full web pages on the fly, such as a trip itinerary or a wedding plan. Daily requests, like tracking one workout, give way to goals over the next three or four months, including gaining or losing pounds or hitting a mile time. He already sees small businesses run on Instinct, with the back office on Instinct and parts of the work pursuing an objective on their own, such as keeping inventory inside a set band. Interaction moves from one-off tasks to higher-level goals.