Typing Is Dead in the Age of AI… Or Is It?

Why Typing Seems Obsolete — But No Laptop Ships Without a Keyboard.

Why We Still Type

AI can predict words. Voice can replace speech. But typing is where thought and touch meet.

  • ➤ It connects ideas directly to motion.
  • ➤ It brings clarity through rhythm and flow.
  • ➤ It turns thinking into creation — one key at a time.

Typing isn’t just input. It’s how we shape our thoughts.

Typing is not just pressing keys — it helps you get ideas on the screen efficiently. When you type well, your thoughts move smoothly from your mind to the screen, letting you write faster, focus better, and stay in the flow.

One of the most effective ways to type efficiently is touch typing — using all your fingers without looking at the keyboard. Being able to type without watching the keys saves your eyes and mental focus from tiring, while using all fingers keeps your hands coordinated, letting each finger reach nearby keys naturally without unnecessary hand movement.

What Is Touch Typing?

Touch typing is typing without looking at the keyboard. Your fingers know the keys by memory, so your mind can focus on ideas instead of searching for keys. Using all fingers keeps movements small, coordinated, and efficient.

Why Touch Typing Matters

When you can touch type, writing becomes effortless. Your fingers know the keys, your thoughts lead the way, and ideas flow without interruption. This skill reduces eye strain, keeps your mind focused, saves time, and makes typing physically easier.

Touch typing isn’t just about speed — it’s about making every writing session smoother, calmer, and more productive. Below, we’ll show how this skill benefits your work, your mind, and your daily life.

The Benefits of Touch Typing Include:

Professional Benefits

Extra FOCUS

Stay concentrated and productive

MENTAL HEALTH

Stress is gone when typing is second nature

MAKES YOU Wealthier

Touch typing saves $1,000,000+ in a lifetime by eliminating the need to peek at keys — see detailed explanation and calculations .

GREATER ENERGY

Maintains optimal energy levels

VISION

Provides relief for your eyes

WRIST HEALTH

Proper finger distribution reduces wrist strain

Unlock Your Typing Potential Join professionals who benefit from Touch Typing

  • Prompt Engineers
  • Business Owners
  • Medical Specialists: Doctors, RNs, Transcriptionists
  • Finance and Accounting Professionals, PAs
  • Lawyers and Paralegals
  • Content Creators & Journalists
  • Writers & Authors
  • Software Engineers
  • Consultants
  • Educators & Researchers
  • Screenwriters
 

Peace of mind is priceless — but time isn’t. Even a few extra seconds with every sentence can quietly add up over weeks and years.

How Much Is Your Typing Really Worth?

Typing might not feel like a big deal, but if you type every day, even small differences in speed can add up over time.

Use the calculator below to see how much time and money slow typing could be costing you each  year — based on your typing speed and how often you type.

Touch Typing ROI Calculator

See What You’re Really Leaving on the Table

Your Current Annual Losses

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0 hours saved per year

By improving from 20 WPM to 65 WPM

Increase your typing speed and reclaim those lost hours.

Typing doesn’t have to be a skill to prove — it can just be something you do, in your own way.

Try This Different Typing Experience

No boring tests or repetitive exercises here.

Just type whatever you want and watch your score update in real time — no rules, no pressure.

It’s a fun way to see how you type, and maybe even enjoy the process a little more.

Take your time, relax, and see what happens.

– Have fun typing.

A Different Way to Experience Typing

Typing isn’t about chasing speed or perfection. It’s about staying connected to your thoughts while you work, write, or relax.

In a world full of shortcuts, slowing down sometimes makes the difference.

We’ve created a different way to approach typing — one that helps you focus, stay present, and enjoy the experience, whether you’re writing a message, a note, or something for yourself.

Explore Proprioceptive Typing

A New Approach to Keyboard Interaction

Where neuroscience meets practical design — helping your hands and brain work together naturally while you type.

Experience intuitive typing with ViaTyping keyboards.

Engineered to provide tactile feedback, these keyboards make learning to type easier and more natural.

Ever wondered what would happen if you looked at typing differently? Not as a task to master, but as a space to focus and think. Sometimes the smallest habits we ignore turn out to be the ones that quietly shape how we work and feel every day.

See Why People Are Rethinking Typing

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Typing isn’t about developing your brain — it’s about building your future.

Eugeniu Rotari, founder of the ViaTyping R&D

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