Book Quote by Roger Penrose
“Some years ago, I wrote a book called the Emperor's New Mind and that book was describing a point of view I had about consciousness and why it was not something that comes about from complicated calculations.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Emperor's New Mind, 1989
Consciousness cannot be fully explained by complex calculations; it involves non‑algorithmic processes beyond standard computation.
In simple terms: Consciousness is more than computation.
Key Takeaway
Explore non‑computational aspects of mind.
Themes
philosophy
science
consciousness
Mood
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
theoretical
speculative
When to use this quote
- academic research
- AI development
- philosophical debate
- education
Key Concepts
non‑algorithmic
quantum
mind‑body
Questions to Reflect On
- Can consciousness be quantified?
- What evidence supports non‑algorithmic mind?
A Different Perspective
Computational models still offer valuable insights.
