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From: jwm@stdc.jhuapl.edu (James W. Meritt)
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Subject: Re: Moon or Mars? Editorial in _Air & Space Smithsonian_
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Date: 8 Apr 88 15:30:17 GMT
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In article <1782@polyslo.UUCP> jmckerna@polyslo.UUCP (John L McKernan) writes:
>Fact 2. A human being has more capabilities than any of his machines, by orders
>        of magnitude.


How about "A human being is more versatile than any of his machines so far"
A phrase like "more capabilities" is subject to misunderstanding.  i.e.
if the capability in question is lifting rocks, a crane does that real
well.  "We" (assuming not a netted AI) are just more versatile - we do
ANYTHING!!!



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