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“I believe that at the end of the century the use of words and general educated opinion will have altered so much that one will be able to speak of machines thinking without expecting to be contradicted.” quote by Alan Turing
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“I believe that at the end of the century the use of words and general educated opinion will have altered so much that one will be able to speak of machines thinking without expecting to be contradicted.”

Alan Turing

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Source Lecture: Computing and the Mind, University of Manchester, 1950

Future language will evolve to discuss machine cognition without contradiction, reflecting societal shifts in perception of AI.

In simple terms: Words will change as AI becomes normal.

Key Takeaway

Expect language to adapt to AI concepts.

Themes

technology language future AI perception

Mood

thoughtful speculative

Type

theoretical predictive

When to use this quote

  • Academic discussions
  • public discourse
  • media
  • education

Key Concepts

Philosophy of mind semantic shift AI ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will language truly normalize AI thought?
  • How will education adapt?
A Different Perspective

Assumes AI will be accepted, ignoring resistance.

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