metaphors
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electronic brain metaphor
“The ‘electronic brain’ has proven to be a product of 20th century mythology. But, myths die hard. The appalling ignorance of computer functions evidenced by the editors of the daily press, combined with the affinity for science fiction headlines, have been chief factors in keeping a confused image of the electronic computer in the public…
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Frankenstein Complex
“Frankenstein complex” is Isaac Asimov’s concept for describing “the fear that the general public has towards human-made technologies when they invade the realm commonly considered to be God’s domain” (McCauley 2007: 42).