Computers Quote by Anonymous
“It gripped her hand gently. 'Regret is for humans,' it said. She laughed. 'Really?' The machine shrugged and let go of her hand. 'Oh, no. It's just something we tell ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unknown, 2020
A machine dismisses regret as a human construct, suggesting emotions are self‑imposed narratives.
In simple terms: Machines claim regret is only human.
Question your own emotional narratives.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- AI interaction
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept regret as useful?
- Can machines truly understand feeling?
Human emotions may be more complex than machines assume.