A computer just runs programs. I can grow and learn, a computer can't. I was born, a computer is manufactured. My intellengence is real, not artificial. I am unque. Borg are not.
Let's see if I can address each of these in turn:A computer just runs programs.Yes, it performs tasks based on software instructions given to it.
You drive, correct Warbler? You were given instruction in how to use an automobile. You were instructed in how to do your job.
You perform tasks that you were instructed to do just like any computer is. The difference is that you (or any human) can make a mistake. Computers, when left to themselves, do not make a mistake unless there was a mistake in their programming to begin with.
(Old expression: Garbage in, garbage out.)
I can grow and learn, a computer can't.A computer can have its hardware upgraded, which could be comparable to growth.
Learning is more difficult...but computers can, if programmed the right way, learn. You use Office? Perhaps Office XP? Custom menus are, in a way, the computer learning what functions you use most and removing the one's you don't.
Computers can also grow old, requiring replacement parts.
I was born, a computer was manufactured.Well, I can't disagree with you there.
My intelligence is real, not artificial.Well, by any definition I'm aware of, it would be impossible to give a computer "real intelligence". This seems irrelevant.
I am unique. Borg are not.I'm not sure if I can argue that (the Borg part I mean). Part of me wants to say that individual drones of the Borg are unique. They are equipped for different tasks, depending on the needs of the collective.
There is an episode of ST:TNG called The Measure of a ManI've always found it an interesting look into what defines intelligence, humanity, etc.