Up until now, we’ve done most of our reading using a single layer of data. This works well when you have abundant space, but breaks down when you try to work on a smaller device. As we pack more and more data into smaller spaces, we need to consider how this data is presented. The answer that provides the best compromise of accessibility and usability is to layer our data using modal dialogs. And now, a story.

Matt Jacobs' The Multi-Layered iPad is an excellent introduction to the challenges facing liberal arts 2.0^* thinkers. When Matt says "Book" I think "Blog," but that doesn't mean I love books any less.

^*As defined by Jason Kottke and SnarkMarket and then again by Apple.