After all, could there be better method to disguise the true intention of of any system then to package it in mathematical mumbo-jumbo and then tell people, "You must follow the science." — synthesis
Not for nothin' do they call it techofascism. Coming soon to a bankrupt empire near you. — fishfry
Depends on who programmed it.Are we at the point yet where we - as a Nation - could be openly governed by one, or more, computers? Would we vote for a compouter if we thoght the computer(s) was better able to govern than any human entities? — Don Wade
How would that be any different than what we have now?The "swamp" programmed it. — Don Wade
If we don't know the "who, or the how" - we may already be programmed by the machines. — Don Wade
Computers are logical. They won't use irrelevant information like skin color when determining who gets jobs, political appointments, etc., In effect, they would be color-blind and the images on our tele-screen would be accurately represent the composition and diversity of the population (rather than what we have now, which is over-representing and under-representing certain groups for political purposes).The illusion of being ruled by machines is seductive by the principle of equality. It seems like a way to ensure that the law applies equally to everyone. Great, huh? But if the best government is that of the machines, perhaps only they should vote. This we may not like so much. — Miguel Hernández
Computers are illogical. Who determines what information is relevant? The programmer, not the machine. A computer is a fast fool. Let's try not to be slow fools. — Miguel Hernández
Rationalism in politics is nonsense. All rationalists believe that any problem can be understood and has a solution. Great nonsense. — Miguel Hernández
You're forgetting how we animals are programmed by natural selection to have experiences, to love, be sad, etc. (Evolutionary psychology - know anything about it?).For cooking, playing poker, or competing in lovemaking, there is no theoretical program or knowledge to replace practical experience. If you want to cook badly, lose at poker, or ruin your love story, consult a manual or follow the steps in a biology treatise or on a computer. If you wish the love of a woman and you believe in Darwin, what a shock awaits you, friend. — Miguel Hernández
Every problem does have a solution. Its just that some people prefer to live with the problem rather than the solution, which is a solution (decision) in itself. — Harry Hindu
Sure. Not wanting to learn anything new is the problem. Adapt and evolve is the solution.Think Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Buffalo, Toledo, and more. Tens of millions of white workers in working-class factories were out of work, losing their high-paying jobs forever. Have they chosen to live with your problems? What are their chances of solving their problems?. — Miguel Hernández
I never said that one solution solves every problem or even that one solution works for everyone. Thinking requires work and doesn't come easy for many people.The reality is very complex. The problems faced by millions of people are not created or solved by themselves. — Miguel Hernández
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