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Re: Significance of the Human Player

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Originally Posted by monsieurcoffee
I don't think what FIRST is asking us to do is to get skilled athletes to improve our chances of winning. I think what FIRST is asking us to do is what you said second - the people already on the team (who may or may not be classified as "geeks", "nerds", or the like) need to get out to the gym and improve their motor skills. Being technologically capable is great, but so is having the ability to not get creamed in a game of H.O.R.S.E.
I like that. FIRST is ultimately more about the people than the robots and there's more to life (and FIRST) than just machines. Also, ultimately technology isn't the answer to every problem and people do have to make important, often philosophical decisions about how they use and interact with technology. I don't really know the answers to those questions but I'm glad that FIRST is making me think about that