Automatic Quote by Norbert Wiener
“The automatic machine, whatever we thinkof any feelings it may or may not have, is the precise economic equivalent of the slave.”
About This Quote
The quote likens machines that mimic feelings to economic slaves, suggesting that attributing agency to them can lead to exploitation or loss of human control.
In simple terms: Machines imitating emotions become economic slaves.
Key Takeaway
Treat AI with ethical responsibility, not as tools for exploitation.
Themes
technology
ethics
automation
economics
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- workplace automation
- customer service bots
- AI decision‑making
- policy debates
Key Concepts
AI ethics
machine agency
labor economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities arise when machines appear emotional?
- How can we prevent economic exploitation of AI?
A Different Perspective
Machines lack consciousness; assigning feelings may mislead users.
