"I would like to ask you to name a single decision that a computer makes on board an aircraft. They follow directions and do assigned tasks pretty well but I've yet to see one decide anything on an aircraft. "
You're right. They follow directions and still require supervision. One time we were to maintain runway heading, cleared for takeoff. HDG SEL was engaged on the runway prior to hitting TO/GA. After we got airborne and were pulling the gear up, the roll bar commanded a full right turn even with the Heading bug set to the runway heading. At 50' agl!!! If there ever was an automatic takeoff, the automatics WOULD HAVE commenced a turn at 50ft! This was a 777.
"To err is human, to to completely f@*k up takes a computer."