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Computers Quote by John L. Casti

“My own guess is that quite quickly the machine intelligence will start dreaming machine dreams and thinking machine thoughts, both of which would totally incomprehensible to us. This would then lead to each species, we and the machines, moving off on to its own separate life trajectory.” quote by John L. Casti
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“My own guess is that quite quickly the machine intelligence will start dreaming machine dreams and thinking machine thoughts, both of which would totally incomprehensible to us. This would then lead to each species, we and the machines, moving off on to its own separate life trajectory.”

John L. Casti

About This Quote

Source Book: Future of Artificial Intelligence, 2015

Machine intelligence may develop its own inner experiences, diverging from human cognition and creating separate evolutionary paths.

In simple terms: AI could have its own dreams and thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for divergent AI development.

Themes

AI consciousness future divergence species evolution

Mood

speculative thought‑provoking

Type

technological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • research ethics
  • long‑term planning
  • science fiction narratives

Key Concepts

philosophy of mind technological singularity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will AI ever truly experience consciousness?
  • How should humanity respond to independent AI trajectories?
A Different Perspective

Uncertainty about AI subjectivity.

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