Artificial Quote by Henri Bergson
“In short, intelligence, considered in what seems to be its original feature, is the faculty of manufacturing artificial objects, especially tools to make tools, and of indefinitely urging the manufacture.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Creative Evolution, Henri Bergson, 1907
Intelligence is the ability to create tools, including tools that create other tools, driving endless innovation.
In simple terms: Intelligence creates tools and tools that make tools.
Cultivate tool‑making mindset.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- engineering
- software development
- research
- education
- entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance creation with responsibility?
- What tools could we design to solve current crises?
May overlook ethical implications of endless creation.