Many everyday objects such as amusement park rides, cars, elevators, and ovens, etc. that you might not normally associated with a computer or information system, in fact, are today. There are obvious benefits, but are there risks as well? For instance, would you feel more or less comfortable riding on a roller coaster that was computer controlled? Or would you feel safe enough riding a Tesla using its auto-drive feature? Do the benefits of computerizing an increasing number of everyday objects outweigh the potential risks? Why or why not?

Many everyday objects such as amusement park rides, cars, elevators, and ovens, etc. that you might not normally associated with a computer or information system, in fact, are today. There are obvious benefits, but are there risks as well? For instance, would you feel more or less comfortable riding on a roller coaster that was computer controlled? Or would you feel safe enough riding a Tesla using its auto-drive feature? Do the benefits of computerizing an increasing number of everyday objects outweigh the potential risks? Why or why not?

Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition)

7th Edition

ISBN:9780133594140

Author:James Kurose, Keith Ross

Publisher:James Kurose, Keith Ross

Chapter1: Computer Networks And The Internet

Section: Chapter Questions

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