Quote by Bill James

Computers, like automobiles and airplanes, do only what people tell them to do.

Computers, like automobiles and airplanes, do only what peop

Summary

This quote suggests that computers, just like automobiles and airplanes, are tools that only function based on human instructions. They do not possess independent decision-making abilities but instead perform tasks based on the commands and programming provided by human users. It emphasizes the concept that machines and technology can only carry out tasks when guided by human intelligence and desires. Humans remain the drivers and creators of computer systems, responsible for their intended purposes and outcomes.

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