Computers Quote by Alan Moore
“Consciousness, unprovable by scientific standards, is forever, then, the impossible phantom in the predictable biologic machine, and your every thought a genuine supernatural event. Your every thought is a ghost, dancing.”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: Watchmen, 1986
Consciousness is an untestable, supernatural aspect within a deterministic brain.
In simple terms: Mind is mysterious.
Acknowledge the unknown in thought.
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When to use this quote
- debates on AI
- psychology research
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean for identity?
- Can science ever fully explain mind?
Scientific proof of consciousness remains elusive.