electronic brain
Machine that computes
Electronic brain is an old-fashioned term for a computer, dating from the mid-20th century when computers were novel enough to need explanation by analogy.
The phrase captures the era's mix of wonder and anxiety about thinking machines: The electronic brain can perform calculations in seconds that would take a human mathematician years.
Now used only nostalgically or ironically.
- thinking machineComputer or AI system
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- bitSmall amount or portion
- coreCentral essential portion
- microchipMiniature semiconductor processor
machine learning · feedback loop · chip · natural language processing · neural network · pattern recognition · motherboard · self-regulation · machine intelligence · mental simulation · board · logic gate · control system · ENIAC · digital computer · expert system · deep learning · actuator
electronic brainhuman brain
Neural organ enabling cognition
human mind · flesh and blood · gray matter · cerebrum · wetware
electronic brainabacus
Bead-and-wire arithmetic tool
mental arithmetic · pen and paper · slide rule · adding machine · pencil and paper
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