The ability to turn off lights in another room, control heat depending on time of day, and time the TV volume to prank your partner are all applications of technology that create an experience that is rather, well, magical. Although we know we aren’t really bending the laws of physics, having such nuanced control over our physical surroundings does often feel supernatural. This may be fun to explore, but as we continue to bring an increasing amount of devices into our houses, we need to ask ourselves if this technology is really creating the kind of home we all crave.
