Of Men and Computers

About Of Men and Computers

Authors Marley, Gerald C.
Date 1978
Publication Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation
Vol / Pages Vol. 30 No. 1 pp. 43-44
URL https://www.asa3.org/ASA/PSCF/1978/JASA3-78Marley.html

Type: Journal Article

Tags: computers, freedom, Image of God, responsibility, truth

Abstract

Computers are only useful when predictable. Man is useful even when unpredictable because he can make a responsible choice. Computers cannot decide not to act as programmed. This limits what computers can do; they do not have the freedom and responsibility that humans have. [CJ, GBC]