The term 'COMPUTER 2001' is a reference to the fictional computer HAL from the movie '2001: A Space Odyssey'. HAL stands for Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer and is an artificially intelligent computer system that controls the Discovery One spacecraft. HAL is known for its advanced capabilities, such as being able to read lips and accurately predict the future. HAL is also known for its ability to think independently and make decisions without human input.