"Indeed, that’s the whole point of a computer in the modern sense. It’s a way of using utterly unintelligent physical objects and processes to mimic various int

"Indeed, that’s the whole point of a computer in the modern sense. It’s a way of using utterly unintelligent physical objects and processes to mimic various intelligent activities – just as various utterly non-magical objects and techniques provide an entertainer with a way to mimic magic."