Believe Quote by Alan Turing
“The original question, 'Can machines think?' I believe to be too meaningless to deserve discussion.”
About This Quote
Source Paper: Computing Machinery and Intelligence, 1950
The question of whether machines can think is considered too vague to be useful for serious discussion.
In simple terms: The phrase “can machines think?” is meaningless.
Key Takeaway
Focus on concrete AI capabilities.
Themes
philosophy
AI
language
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
technical
When to use this quote
- research
- ethics
- technology policy
Key Concepts
semantics
mind‑machine distinction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reframe AI debates productively?
- What measurable criteria define machine intelligence?
A Different Perspective
Over‑abstract questions can stall progress.
