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Original article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Power_and_Human_Reason

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Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation (1976) by Joseph Weizenbaum discusses computer technology and the possibility of artificial intelligence. Weizenbaum states that while artificial intelligence is possible, computers should not be allowed to make important decisions as they lack human-like qualities such as compassion and wisdom. Weizenbaum makes the crucial distinction between deciding and choosing. Deciding is a computational activity, something that can be ultimately programmed. It is our capacity to choose that makes us human. Choice, on the other hand, is the product of judgment, not calculation. Comprehensive human judgment is able to include non-mathematical factors such as emotions. Comparisons can be made between apples and oranges without the need to quantify each fruit type to factors necessary for mathematical comparisons.