The computer and its applications

The computer and . . .

• information, knowledge
• science, letters, arts
• work, society, economy, politics
• the mind, the brain
• language, languages

The computer as . . .

• instrument, tool
  • extension and magnification of pre-existing human abilities
  • mechanical, algorithmic processes
  • formal, structured symbols, symbolic processes
  • creative processes -- if combinatory
• agent, assistant
  • organiser
  • teacher
  • researcher
  • . . .