Computers Quote by Steven Weinberg
““What is surely impossible is that a theoretical physicist, given unlimited computing power, should deduce from the laws of physics that a certain complex structure is aware of its own existence.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public lecture, 2005
Even with unlimited computing, physics may not explain consciousness in complex systems.
In simple terms: Physics may not reveal self‑awareness.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of scientific prediction.
Themes
science
consciousness
limits
philosophy
physics
Mood
thoughtful
curious
Type
philosophical
speculative
When to use this quote
- AI research
- philosophical debate
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
computational limits
emergent properties
theory of mind
Questions to Reflect On
- Can consciousness be fully reduced to physical laws?
- What are the implications for AI?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may be beyond any algorithmic description.
