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And a computer is a glorified abacus.

Given the possible range of complexity that hides inside the word 'glorified' I'm not sure it's particularly helpful

In the same vein: 'Humans are glorified apes.'

a gun is a glorified slingshot. that makes them _not dangerous_ I guess

> 'Humans are glorified apes.'

Humans are actually apes. No one thinks AI is actually a tape recorder.