Thinking Computers...

I have to comment on this X-Files like idea we briefly mentioned in class last week. I'm sure that technology has gained certain insights into predicting human behavior - likely based on certain inputs or even profiling of the individuals life and/or experiences. However, when it comes to a thinking computer or technology, I just don't buy it. It might predict, but it doesn't think, it doesn't have capacity to make a decision - at minimum, emotion makes people do stupid things - some can control it others can't. But isn't that what we call thinking? There will be more on this at a later date, but for now...I don't buy it.