The article "Man-Computer Symbiosis" describes in detail the symbiotic relationship man kind has with computers. The article begins by explaining what symbiosis is, a close union between two dissimilar organisms. It explains how the though process of man develops and is communicated differently from computing machines.
My favorite quote from the article points out that man made machines are built by man to assist man. "There was only one kind of organism-man-and the rest was there only to help him." The article really emphasizes how any computer man uses cannot think like man.
I found it interesting that we rely on computers to solve our problems when fifty years ago this was not the case. Computers are now used for many uses which is why the relationship between man and computers has become symbiotic.
Also, that the article allows gives a specific definition of computer, “a wide class of calculating, data-processing, and information-storage-and-retrieval machines.” Pointing out that these machines capabilities are increasing.
When the article compares the capabilities between men and computers it really focuses attention on the through process man has compared to computers. The differences are speed, memory, memory organization, language, and input/output equipment.
My favorite quote from the article points out that man made machines are built by man to assist man. "There was only one kind of organism-man-and the rest was there only to help him." The article really emphasizes how any computer man uses cannot think like man.
I found it interesting that we rely on computers to solve our problems when fifty years ago this was not the case. Computers are now used for many uses which is why the relationship between man and computers has become symbiotic.
Also, that the article allows gives a specific definition of computer, “a wide class of calculating, data-processing, and information-storage-and-retrieval machines.” Pointing out that these machines capabilities are increasing.
When the article compares the capabilities between men and computers it really focuses attention on the through process man has compared to computers. The differences are speed, memory, memory organization, language, and input/output equipment.
You have a very interesting point here. Computers are made to serve man. Unfortunately, the symbiotic relationship between man and computer is evolving into a relationship of thinking for us.
ReplyDeleteWorse case scenarios come to mind. Movies such as "Terminator" and "I,Robot" refer to a time in the future when machines take over, when they were originally produced to serve man.
It would be wise to take heed of these visionary films and their negative consequences. Changing the symbiotic relationships of computers that have "artificial intelligence may not be wise and not be in the best interest of mankind. I pray that mankind will be wise in the future.