Step 1 of the Computer Revolution is known as computer assisted task performance. This is where the computer software and hardware assists the worker to achieve tasks assigned to him or her. By using computer-driven software the worker's job performance standards are achieved at speeds incomprehensible prior to the advent of the computer. Relying on the computer makes the worker look really great!
It took decades of software reiteration to bring about this state of affairs in both industry and finance. From say the 1950s with dependence of the large mainframes to the development of the PCs and its present off-shoots, the computer has demonstrated that workers and enthusiasts alike can depend on the computer to provide software that make their tasks more quickly achieved.
Step 2 of the Computer Revolution is now in gear. Under its rubric, computers will undertake to design and implement a series of computer-created tasks to achieve a human enterprise, such as driving a car or truck or plane, administering some medical procedure, such as performing eye surgery, or increasing significantly a rate-of-return on a computer-managed financial portfolio. Typically, it is a cyber controlled set of tasks that answers the human question, "I want to do x," where x is a socially defined activity or profession.
That is to say, at some point or other, the computer becomes a social agent--a truck driver; a lawyer; a doctor.
Step 2 involves the computer in learning from its mistakes. It will come to find out that doing a task is better performed one way rather than some other; and it will take heed to the situation or environment that causes the computer to achieve its purpose or objective one way rather than another.
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Significant Rift Between Congress and US Administration
Heralded just this past week is a significant rift between Congress and the Administration. At the moment, the rift does not appear irreparable, but I believe that it really is--as long as President Trump and his henchmen are in control.
The issue is control of the legislature. Legislative leaders of Congress have their own notion of the direction the country should take; and Trump and his administration has a stated agenda of US goals and aims that require legislative enactment. The two are far apart: Congress wants to accede to the wishes of the people as enunciated by them during the election--a workable viable healthcare system that meets citizenry needs; and jobs, jobs, jobs! However, claiming that a truly workable healthcare system would bankrupt the country, the Trump Administration is in favor through legislative action (1) of building up the military for future possible campaigns--a goal that's readily achievable--and (2) of amassing huge corporate and personal fortunes by governmental support of business entrepreneurship--a cause the administration already is implementing. The Administration assumes that both objectives (1) and (2) will cause job increment nationwide--no need of especial programmatic design.
Demonstrating its displeasure with Congress, the Administration is currently seeking to "punish" Republican legislators who adhere to the healthcare objective by embarrassing them over, e.g., intended steps to fortify Obamacare together with the Democrats.
Specifically, for the Administration to proceed to implement its agenda, Obmacare, or any of its variants, that would lead to large-scale membership in some healthcare system must IMPLODE! And that is the reason the Administration has put the healthcare issue up for vote first: the savings of an "unworkable" healthcare system would mean success for its own agenda.
The issue is control of the legislature. Legislative leaders of Congress have their own notion of the direction the country should take; and Trump and his administration has a stated agenda of US goals and aims that require legislative enactment. The two are far apart: Congress wants to accede to the wishes of the people as enunciated by them during the election--a workable viable healthcare system that meets citizenry needs; and jobs, jobs, jobs! However, claiming that a truly workable healthcare system would bankrupt the country, the Trump Administration is in favor through legislative action (1) of building up the military for future possible campaigns--a goal that's readily achievable--and (2) of amassing huge corporate and personal fortunes by governmental support of business entrepreneurship--a cause the administration already is implementing. The Administration assumes that both objectives (1) and (2) will cause job increment nationwide--no need of especial programmatic design.
Demonstrating its displeasure with Congress, the Administration is currently seeking to "punish" Republican legislators who adhere to the healthcare objective by embarrassing them over, e.g., intended steps to fortify Obamacare together with the Democrats.
Specifically, for the Administration to proceed to implement its agenda, Obmacare, or any of its variants, that would lead to large-scale membership in some healthcare system must IMPLODE! And that is the reason the Administration has put the healthcare issue up for vote first: the savings of an "unworkable" healthcare system would mean success for its own agenda.
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Skinny Healthcare Republican Intended Project
The Republicans are considering an interim period in which to put together a healthcare governmental plan.
I think they have learned from the Democratic experience of the last 8 years that delving into healthcare can be a political disaster, costing many elections and disastrous loss of citizenry support.
But that is just the reason for the Republicans to seek out Democratic conjoining with them in a bipartisan legislative effort that will bring unity so as to prevent signalling out the Republican politicians for "blame" that will result in signing up nearly 30 million memberships in any government plan. After all, the wealthy don't want any healthcare government program that takes money away from their pockets! That's socialism! But it's very necessary to save American lives.
The real issue is the need for government to mandate the citizenry to join and participate in its program.
I think they have learned from the Democratic experience of the last 8 years that delving into healthcare can be a political disaster, costing many elections and disastrous loss of citizenry support.
But that is just the reason for the Republicans to seek out Democratic conjoining with them in a bipartisan legislative effort that will bring unity so as to prevent signalling out the Republican politicians for "blame" that will result in signing up nearly 30 million memberships in any government plan. After all, the wealthy don't want any healthcare government program that takes money away from their pockets! That's socialism! But it's very necessary to save American lives.
The real issue is the need for government to mandate the citizenry to join and participate in its program.
Friday, July 7, 2017
US military advisory project to the nations of the world a resounding success
Its been in existence for a long time now but only in the past ten years has it acquired a notable reputation. I'm referring to the US military's program of offering tangible, physical support to military units around the world through its military installations--now over 800 worldwide--but also providing technical assistance and help to military and administrative personnel in the countries where it is so active, its presence supplying succor and advice in situ.
I have long been a supporter of this program and have done what I can to encourage its worldwide usage. I recall the years of dispute and argument over whether the US military should engage in conflicts and disputations which are not directly related to American interests. But I am also reminded that "To make the world safe for democracy" implies sowing the seeds where democracy must grow if it is to henceforth flourish anywhere on our planet!
(Remarkably, I find Trump's policy speeches lacking in an enthusiastic endorsement of democratic principles. He's too much caught up in admiring the great dictator phenomenon that can cause historical events.)
Be that as it may, I remain hopeful that the US military will continue in its worldwide mission of helping other nations struggle with common problems.
I have long been a supporter of this program and have done what I can to encourage its worldwide usage. I recall the years of dispute and argument over whether the US military should engage in conflicts and disputations which are not directly related to American interests. But I am also reminded that "To make the world safe for democracy" implies sowing the seeds where democracy must grow if it is to henceforth flourish anywhere on our planet!
(Remarkably, I find Trump's policy speeches lacking in an enthusiastic endorsement of democratic principles. He's too much caught up in admiring the great dictator phenomenon that can cause historical events.)
Be that as it may, I remain hopeful that the US military will continue in its worldwide mission of helping other nations struggle with common problems.
China leading the Asian Continent in its own direction
Well, the USA under President Trump is giving up its world leadership position, preferring to follow a "king-of-the-mountain" competition along with the rest. It's adherence to a "survival of the fittest" philosophy, whereby it is out to prove it's the best of all the rest and so deserve to dominate the international scene. That is to say, should there be a rogue nation who dares to refrain from doing as the US dictates, it shall warrant punishment and isolation by all others who comprise a fake 'league of nation-states' on the planet.
From China's point of view, that the US is no longer interested in leading the world towards democratic governance on a global scale has provided the opportunity for it to assert continental and regional dominance free of competition from its neighbors. It is moving ahead in financial and trade matters through the TPP, even as the US forsakes this emerging trade organization for the whole of Asia. It has also taken up an aggressive posture in the South China Seas, and though confronting harsh criticism from nations in the West, boldly supports the North Korean regime in its quest for ascendancy to world-acclamation as a threatening nuclear power. Now, today, China and its ally North Korea, hold supremacy among all other nations in Asia giving cause for Japan and South Korea to live in fear.
Ah yes, the words of President Trump ought to allay such fears. "What is going on in Asia?" he wonders. "Don't you worry, I have my own agenda," he tells anyone who would pay attention to his twittering!
Listen, this individual President is in deep political mire with the Washington establishment he gladly angers.
From China's point of view, that the US is no longer interested in leading the world towards democratic governance on a global scale has provided the opportunity for it to assert continental and regional dominance free of competition from its neighbors. It is moving ahead in financial and trade matters through the TPP, even as the US forsakes this emerging trade organization for the whole of Asia. It has also taken up an aggressive posture in the South China Seas, and though confronting harsh criticism from nations in the West, boldly supports the North Korean regime in its quest for ascendancy to world-acclamation as a threatening nuclear power. Now, today, China and its ally North Korea, hold supremacy among all other nations in Asia giving cause for Japan and South Korea to live in fear.
Ah yes, the words of President Trump ought to allay such fears. "What is going on in Asia?" he wonders. "Don't you worry, I have my own agenda," he tells anyone who would pay attention to his twittering!
Listen, this individual President is in deep political mire with the Washington establishment he gladly angers.
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