This story by Isaac Asimov remains relevant today as technology plays an increasing role in controlling everything from military applications to crucial infrastructure. The main theme is the danger of placing blind faith in either machine or human decision-making. Ironically, the war wasn’t won by Multivac or any of the three ‘experts’. It was won either by chance or because of problems experienced by the enemy. Pointedly, no thought is given to the rights and wrongs of the war or the suffering on both sides. Earth has won. Basking in the glory, this is all the three men care about!
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