Question

Many everyday objects (such as amusement park rides, cars, elevators, and ovens) that you might not normally associate with a computer or information system, in fact, are today. There are obvious benefits, but are there risks as well? For instance, would you feel more or less comfortable riding on a roller coaster that was computer controlled? Do the benefits of computerizing an increasing number of everyday objects outweigh the potential risks? Why or why not?

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Major risks include computer security and maintability of the software and hardware components of the computers in these objects.

I may feel more scared if I was riding a roller coaster that was computer controlled because if there were vunerabilities in the computer's software, a hacker could exploit that and remotely have access to the controls of the roller coaster, putting many people's lives at risk.

I think the benefits of computerizing an increasing number of everyday objects outweigh the potential risks.

This is because computers is very reliable and they do exactly what you tell them to do. However, humans are clumsy and can sometimes be extremely stubborn. Computerizing more everyday objects is an overall good thing for society, however, policies and protocols need to be followed to ensure these computerized objects remain secure.

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