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| Man vs. Machine |
This week "Jeopardy!" heated up with the showdown featuring a supercomputer and the show's big winners, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Who was declared the winner? In honor of the epic match, we keep score between man vs. machine in a look at memorable face-offs.
Deep Blue vs. Kasparov
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| Deep Blue vs. Kasparov |
Russian chess master Garry Kasparov repeatedly challenged chess computer Deep Blue. Kasparov narrowly won the first match in 1996. Besides aspiring to beat a computer, Kasparov also had short-lived hopes for public office.
Einstein vs. Machine Technology
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| Einstein vs. Machine Technology |
Even Albert Einstein struggled with machines. He conquered many, including what he called his Maschinchen. However, he met his mechanical match when he was a patent clerk.
Lucy vs. Candy Machine
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| Lucy vs. Candy Machine |
In a classic "I Love Lucy" episode, Lucy and Ethel battle a sweet machine
The World State vs. Citizens
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| The World State vs. Citizens |
"Brave New World" leads man vs. machine literature. The book's main character fought machines far into the future. The author was a pacifist
John Henry vs. Steam Drill
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| John Henry vs. Steam Drill |
John Henry is a labor emblem and the subject of many songs. Legend has it that Henry, a 6-foot-tall prisoner, raced a steam-powered hammer.
Hacker vs. Supercomputer
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| Hacker vs. Supercomputer |
Fictional "man vs. machine" stories are rampant. "WarGames," starring Matthew Broderick, is a forgotten gem. The film has a telling winner and a great tagline.
'The Terminator' vs. Resistance Fighter
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| 'The Terminator' vs. Resistance Fighter |
"The Terminator," which references John Henry, is a front-runner among man vs. machine films. There were "Terminator" sequels and a TV show. The original film pitted an Arnold Schwarzenegger android against a human soldier
Humans vs. Sentient Machines
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| Humans vs. Sentient Machines |
Man vs. machine peaked commercially with the "Matrix" franchise
Evolution of Man vs. Computer
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| Evolution of Man vs. Computer |
"2001: A Space Odyssey" pioneered the man vs. machine genre and is still celebrated. The film is a battle between astronauts and computers
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