The most advanced military jets are fly‑by‑wire: They are so unstable that they require an automated system that can sense and act more quickly than a human operator to maintain control. Our dependence on smart technology has led to a ① paradox. As technology improves, it becomes more reliable and more efficient, and human operators depend on it even more. Eventually they lose focus, become ② distracted, and check out, leaving the system to run on its own. In the most extreme case, piloting a massive airliner could become a ③ passive occupation, like watching TV. This is fine until something unexpected happens. The unexpected reveals the value of humans; what we bring to the table is the ④ flexibility to handle new situations. Machines aren’t collaborating in pursuit of a joint goal; they are merely serving as tools. So when the human operator gives up oversight, the system is ⑤ less likely to have a serious accident.
* fly‑by‑wire: 전자식 비행 조종 장치
bring to the table
1.
(상대방/단체)의 이익을/에 제공하다/기여하다. If you bring something to the table, you make a contribution
oversight
1.
명사 (잊어버리거나 못 보고 지나쳐서 생긴) 실수, 간과
2.
명사 격식 관리, 감독
So when the human operator gives up oversight, the system is ⑤ more likely to have a serious accident.
