Aftermath Quote by John L. Casti
“I think that in the immediate aftermath of a superhuman machine intelligence revealing itself, most people would feel very threatened but take solace in the thought that we can always pull the plug.”
About This Quote
When superhuman AI appears, people will feel threatened yet comforted by the idea of being able to shut it down.
In simple terms: People fear AI but hope they can control it.
Key Takeaway
Consider AI safety measures.
Themes
technology
fear
control
future
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
cautionary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- public discourse
- AI development
- emergency planning
Key Concepts
AI ethics
existential risk
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- Can we truly “pull the plug”?
- What safeguards are needed?
A Different Perspective
Control may not be feasible.
![“As Atwood concludes after a random and informal sampling, men and women differ markedly in the 'scope of their threatenability': 'Why do men feel threatened by woman?' I asked a male friend of mine…'[M]en are bigger, most of the time...and they have on the average a lot more money and power.'…” quote by Shuli Barzilai](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/264/shuli-barzilai-69640_gender_as-atwood-concludes-after-a-random-and-i_938427.jpg)
