1. The Endless Advantages of Technology
Another example of the complexity of modern technology is the computer. ... Although most users can and do master some of the basic operations, most computer owners cannot use many of the functions that are built into computer programs. ... Complexity is not the only downside of computers. ... Speaking of mindless computers (and the telephone), consider automated answering systems. ... We cause sporadic outbreaks of massive "computer errors" because we are stupid and careless; what we call computer errors are, in fact, idiotic blunders made by human beings. ...
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