Computers Quote by Antonio Damasio
“We are not thinking machines that feel; rather, we are feeling machines that think.”
About This Quote
Human cognition arises from emotional processes; thought is grounded in feeling, not the reverse.
In simple terms: Emotion drives rationality.
Key Takeaway
Feelings shape decisions.
Themes
cognition
emotion
neuroscience
philosophy of mind
Mood
thoughtful
intriguing
Type
philosophical
scientific
When to use this quote
- making ethical choices
- creative problem solving
- stress management
Key Concepts
affect
reasoning
brain-body integration
Practical Applications
- designing empathetic AI
- improving leadership training
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions bias our judgments?
- Can we train to think without feeling?
![“We may express them [emotions] physically slightly differently, and it's of course graded depending on the circumstance, but the essence of the process is going to be the same, unless one of us is not quite well put together and is missing something, otherwise it's going to be the same.” quote by Antonio Damasio](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/461/antonio-damasio-9144_circumstances_we-may-express-them-emotions-physically_245207.jpg)
