Future of IT: The Rise of Human Computer Cooperation

Future of IT: The Rise of Human Computer Cooperation
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Future of IT: The Rise of Human Computer Cooperation
Sankar’s talk on the rise of human computer cooperation expresses how the cooperation can be more useful and powerful in solving various challenges in life (Sankar, 2012). The most surprising thing is how the capabilities of such cooperation are not limited to the individual abilities of both the machine and the person using the machine. The speaker demonstrates that the flexibility of the predetermined programs in computers and the creativity of human to control such computer programs is what matters when solving complex situations.
The powerful Human-computer cooperation allows people to apply their creativity in solving difficult tasks in the society. For instance, today, computers help people solve complex tasks within short times. The machine supplements human capabilities, making work easier. However, a machine cannot replace human. It is through human control that a machine can work more effectively and efficiently in solving specific problems. Human-machine cooperation is necessary as it discourages over dependence on predetermined progr...