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Is it a good thing to be so dependent on computers?

Yes, they make things a lot easier38%38% - 19
It depends on the field38%38% - 19
No, it's very dangerous24%24% - 12
Total: 50
2007-12-14 12:53:14
Mekstizzle
WALKER
+3,611|7063|London, England

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:

trains
They're gonna make the London Underground fully automated soon. But right now most trains are still manually operated. Still, if it fails it's not like you're gonna be falling down 30,000 feet.

You just might miss a stop or three
2007-12-14 14:26:14
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6664|Escea

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omg he's comin!
2007-12-14 15:07:02
BVC
Member
+325|7137
Depends on the field.  Sometimes they're a real blessing, sometimes they're just there because some twat decided to stick a chip in something.
2007-12-14 15:41:41
Turquoise
O Canada
+1,596|6847|North Carolina
I'm a computer addict, and I support more computer dependency, but the real issue is that computer security must continue to push the envelope.  Just stay on the cutting edge of antivirus and encryption software, and you're good to go.
2007-12-14 15:58:31
konfusion
mostly afk
+480|6992|CH/BR - in UK

Mekstizzle wrote:

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:

trains
They're gonna make the London Underground fully automated soon. But right now most trains are still manually operated. Still, if it fails it's not like you're gonna be falling down 30,000 feet.

You just might miss a stop or three
Unless there's a miscalculation, and you end up seeing another train up close

I have to say it depends on the situation - you need to retain intelligence, while advancing technologically (as has been said before).
I don't think a full failure of computers is possible.

-konfusion
2007-12-14 16:39:49
M.O.A.B
'Light 'em up!'
+1,220|6664|Escea

konfusion wrote:

Mekstizzle wrote:

GunSlinger OIF II wrote:

trains
They're gonna make the London Underground fully automated soon. But right now most trains are still manually operated. Still, if it fails it's not like you're gonna be falling down 30,000 feet.

You just might miss a stop or three
Unless there's a miscalculation, and you end up seeing another train up close

I have to say it depends on the situation - you need to retain intelligence, while advancing technologically (as has been said before).
I don't think a full failure of computers is possible.

-konfusion
EMP blast
2007-12-14 17:56:57
unnamednewbie13
Moderator
+2,072|7213|PNW

Computers are a mixed bag of blessings and curses, but it depends on the field.

The ironic thing is that they were brought into the office to save time, but all it ends up doing is dumping more work on your lap, so your day takes just as long. And the mobilization of technology means that people who are unable to resist working every hour of the day aren't going to have any time for their families...or to pay attention to traffic.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2007-12-14 17:58:34)

2007-12-14 17:59:33
djphetal
Go Ducks.
+346|6777|Oregon
no. because of it, we're all utterly fucked. It just depends on WHEN we're all fucked.
2007-12-14 18:18:17
m3thod
All kiiiiiiiiinds of gainz
+2,197|7113|UK
No.  I'd be out of a job.
Blackbelts are just whitebelts who have never quit.
2007-12-14 19:33:36
BVC
Member
+325|7137
I think for critical systems/areas, we need manual backups (eg. emergency services, aircraft/other transport, the military)
2007-12-15 06:54:25
Funky_Finny
Banned
+456|6574|Carnoustie, Scotland
Omiiguudzz...!!!!!!!!


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