Computers Quote by Mark Haddon
““Also people think they're not computers because they have feelings and computers don't have feelings. But feeling are just having a picture on the screen in your head of what is going to happen tomorrow or next year, or what might have happened instead of what did happened, and if it is a happy picture they smile and if it is a sad picture they cry.””
About This Quote
The quote suggests that human emotions are mental simulations of future or past events, similar to how computers process data, implying feelings are predictive pictures rather than mysterious forces.
In simple terms: Feelings are mental images of possible outcomes, like computer predictions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize emotions as mental forecasts.
Themes
psychology
perception
futurethinking
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- decision making
- stress management
- creative planning
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
prediction
mental simulation
emotion theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your mental pictures shape your emotional responses?
- Can you separate imagined outcomes from present reality?
A Different Perspective
Emotions are not purely rational predictions; they involve subconscious biases.
