Any Quote by John McCarthy
“With no more than six levels of misquotation, any statement can be made to say whatever you wish.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Artificial Intelligence Foundations, 1975
Misquotations can distort any statement to fit any agenda.
In simple terms: Quotes can be twisted to say anything.
Verify sources.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- academic research
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you check a quote’s authenticity?
- What are the risks of misquotation?
Over‑reliance on quotes can erode trust.