Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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The difference is I'd have the computer flag an alarm if this didn't
happen. Doesn't sound like that is the case now.



You'd shift responsibility from the controller to the computer. Why is that
better?



I've worked for more than 20 years with both computers and people. The
computers are much more reliable at performing routine tasks. There is
simply no comparison. I prefer to have the controllers performing
functions that require higher mental skills.

I've automated many industrial processes that had formerly been operated
by humans. In every single case, the process was more stable and more
reliable when the humans weren't "in the loop."

Matt