A visionary exploration into the future of technology, where the omnipresence of computing leads to a more intuitive, less intrusive integration with daily life. First introduced in the mid-1990s, the concept of calm computing was developed at Xerox PARC, where Weiser served as the Chief Technologist. This foundational piece posits that as technology advances, it should recede into the background of our lives, becoming as ubiquitous and unobtrusive as the air we breathe.