Myths of Automation, Part 2: Some Very Human Consequences

In a previous essay, the myths of automation were described by reference to "deadly sins." Here, a case study is presented that illustrates the myths and their consequences. Indeed, the case study takes the word "deadly" quite literally. This article relies on material from an Ar...

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Published in:IEEE intelligent systems 2014-03, Vol.29 (2), p.82-85
Main Authors: Hoffman, Robert R., Hawley, John K., Bradshaw, Jeffrey M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Army
Automation
Cognition
Computer science
control theory
systems
Control theory. Systems
Exact sciences and technology
Human
human-centered computing
Intelligent systems
Missiles
Patriot missile
Personnel
Robotics
Semantics
Singularities
Training
undisciplined automation
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Summary:In a previous essay, the myths of automation were described by reference to "deadly sins." Here, a case study is presented that illustrates the myths and their consequences. Indeed, the case study takes the word "deadly" quite literally. This article relies on material from an Army Research Laboratory (ARL) review of Patriot missile fratricide incidents. It should be noted, however, that the example recounted here is not a singularity.
ISSN:1541-1672
1941-1294
DOI:10.1109/MIS.2014.25