- guardian.co.uk, Friday July 11 2008 08.29 BST
Photograph: Rich Hardcastle
What's your favourite piece of technology?
Predictably, my iPhone. I wasn't sure it was all that incredible at first, but realised that the more I use it and the longer I have it, the more useful and impressive it is. I like the way it makes itself better from time to time. It'd be good if all technology could do that.
How has it improved your life?
Well, "improved" is a strong word. It's still a phone, first and foremost, and at the moment it's just a much slicker and cooler BlackBerry, but I'm confident that in the next couple of years you'll be able to ask me that question again, and I'll be able to answer …
When was the last time you used it, and what for?
To type the words you're reading now, and in a moment I'll use it to send it to the man who asked me to do so. I'm walking down Upper Street in Islington right now, trying not to bump into bins as I type.
What additional features would you add if you could?
A torch and a shrill mugging alarm.
Do you think it will be obsolete in 10 years' time?
Of course. It will be laughable. But we'll still be telling our children: "It was actually very impressive back then." And they'll mock us, and ask us what steam trains were like.
What one tip would you give to non-iPhone users?
Buy an iPhone. Or come up with a decent argument against them, that does not involve the word "camera".
Do you consider yourself to be a Luddite or a nerd?
A bit of a nerd. I wear glasses for a start, so I am fundamentally halfway there, but I love new gadgets. Someone sent me a toaster that both toasts your bread and poaches your eggs the other day. It's only worth about 30 quid, but I was ridiculously happy.
What's the most expensive piece of technology you've ever owned?
When I was a student I stupidly spent all my savings on a home cinema centre with 10 speakers. I only had a 10-inch TV and a room the size of a table. The entire place was just a bed and speakers.
Mac or PC?
Mac. Let us finally put this debate to rest.
What song is at the top of your iPod's top 25 most played?
At the moment, it's Vampire Weekend, Oxford Comma.
Will robots rule the world?
Yes. I actually asked a leading roboticist this. He said they will definitely rise up against us. At the moment the only idea to stop them doing this is keeping their batteries within easy reach.
What piece of technology would you most like to own?
I think a really decent projector. I have a dream of a house in France, the side of a barn, a huge projector, a bunch of mates, an open fire, a crate of beers, and Wii golf …
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