# The computer will be a participant in the formulation and execution of plans by J. C. R. Licklider > "The computer will be a participant in the formulation and execution of plans." > **— J. C. R. Licklider**, *Man-Computer Symbiosis (1960), wording candidate* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: Man-Computer Symbiosis (1960), wording candidate.