Lame the problem with their (computer geek engineer) theory is that there are NO statistics for accidents avoided when the human overode the gadgets...nor for accidents avoided from various other human pilot interventions.
IMHO the result of total automation/replacement of the pilots with computer nerds would be lots of dead bodies and broken aeroplanes.
Fundamental difference between people and machines is machines have no fear.
Classic case of spending $10 to save 0.10 cents!!!
Chuck.