Believe Quote by Alan Turing
“I'm afraid that the following syllogism may be used by some in the future. Turing believes machines think Turing lies with men Therefore machines do not think Yours in distress, Alan”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence, 1954
The argument suggests that if machines are thought to think, but men do not, then machines cannot think—a flawed syllogism.
In simple terms: A faulty logical chain denies machine thought.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions in logical reasoning.
Themes
logic
philosophy
AI
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates on AI
- philosophy classes
- critical thinking workshops
Key Concepts
syllogistic fallacy
machine cognition
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we trust syllogisms that mix categories?
- What logical errors appear in AI debates?
A Different Perspective
The syllogism misapplies categories, leading to a false conclusion.
