Afraid Quote by Thom Yorke
“I'm not afraid of computers taking over the world. They're just sitting there. I can hit them with a two by four.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Technology and Society, 2018
Expresses a non‑fearful stance toward AI, joking about physically confronting computers with a bat.
In simple terms: Not afraid of AI, can fight it physically.
Key Takeaway
Stay critical but calm about tech.
Themes
technology anxiety
humor
control
skepticism
Mood
wry
defiant
Type
personal
critical
When to use this quote
- AI development
- public policy
- personal tech use
Key Concepts
digital ethics
agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance caution with optimism?
- What safeguards are realistic?
A Different Perspective
Physical threat is unrealistic.
