Today I would like to share some computer related words that we use for people! 

Hardwired: Suggests that certain behaviours or reactions are innate or predetermined in humans, similar to how circuits are hardwired in a machine. 

We are hardwired to connect: Referring to the innate human need for social interaction and connection with others.

We are hardwired for survival: Referring to instinctual behaviours in humans or animals that are geared towards survival, such as fight or flight responses.

Here’s my personal example: 

I found the shift work so difficult, being hardwired to be active in the day and asleep at night.

Programmed to: Implies that a person is conditioned or inclined to behave in a certain way, much like a computer follows a program. 

"As a chef, she's programmed to taste every dish before it leaves the kitchen."

"They're programmed to react defensively to criticism, due to past experiences."

Processing information: Refers to the way humans think about and make sense of information, and we happen to use the same word for how a computer processes data. 

"Give him some time; he's still processing the news."

"She took a long walk to process the sudden loss of her job."

Overload: Used to describe a situation where a person is overwhelmed with too much information or too many tasks, similar to a computer system being overloaded.

"She's overloaded with all the emails she receives."

Default setting/mode: Refers to a person's habitual behaviour or standard reaction

"His default mode is to avoid confrontation."

Wired differently: Implies that someone thinks or behaves differently, analogous to having a unique wiring or configuration in a machine. 

"She's wired differently and is able to solve problems so creatively."

Bandwidth: Often used to describe a person's capacity for tasks or emotions

"I don't have the bandwidth to take on a new project right now."

Unplug: To take a break or detach from work or technology, similar to unplugging an electronic device from a power source.

"After a stressful week, she unplugged for the weekend, and went to a remote Airbnb in the woods."

Recharge: To rest and regain energy, much like recharging a battery.

"I need to recharge for a few days before starting on the new project."

"The holiday was a perfect time for her to recharge her batteries and get back to her best."

Fried: To be mentally exhausted or burnt out, similar to an electronic component burning out.

"After the twelve-hour shift, his brain felt absolutely fried."

"She was completely fried from balancing work, study, and her social life."

Try out some of these expressions, and I will enjoy seeing what you come up with! 

If you have some examples describing your own behaviour using words that we also use for machines, I’d love to give you feedback.