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Joseph Campbell

Computers are like Old Testament gods lots of rules and no mercy.

Computers

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Joseph Campbell is saying that computers operate strictly according to many precise instructions without any flexibility or forgiveness for mistakes. Just as the gods in the Old Testament were known for their strict laws and harsh punishments, computers demand exact commands and do not tolerate errors.

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