Our very own RIA Evangelist, Scott Barnes, talks about some of his ideas on how UX could be different tomorrow... what if applications reacted to your emotional state and had a focus on cheering you up should you be angry? Or look to ensure you are kept focused should you be in a goofy mood? http://visitmix.com/blogs/Mossyblog/Putting-the-Rich-in-RIA--User-Account-Profiles/
How's the carpentry course going Scott?