Computers are also just machines. Not something magical.
The human body is also just a machine. A bio chemical machine and nothing magical. It needs fuel and runs on electricity.
But I much prefer my wife next to me at night and not my laptop.
Some like the analog feeling of a carburetor and some the mathematical correct values from a ECU.
To each its own
Some embrace the simplicity of being able to manually work on parts that they can see and feel with their hands and manipulate them.
Others love the endless possibilities the digital world gives them to precisely form everything to their view of perfection.
Nothing is better by default. It all comes down to personal preference....as is all in life.
And this topic is called "Has anyone done a C5 carb conversion" and not "What is better...Carb or ECU"