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Computers Quote by Yuval Noah Harari

“Turing knew from personal experience that it didn’t matter who you really were – it mattered only what others thought about you. According to Turing, in the future computers would be just like gay men in the 1950s. It won’t matter whether computers will actually be conscious or not. It will matter…” quote by Yuval Noah Harari
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““Turing knew from personal experience that it didn’t matter who you really were – it mattered only what others thought about you. According to Turing, in the future computers would be just like gay men in the 1950s. It won’t matter whether computers will actually be conscious or not. It will matter only what people think about it. The””

Yuval Noah Harari

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Source Interview: Discussing AI and perception, 2023

Perception of AI matters more than its actual consciousness; societal attitudes shape technology’s impact.

In simple terms: What people think about AI matters most.

Key Takeaway

Mind public perception.

Themes

technology ethics perception

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

philosophical technological

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • media coverage
  • public education

Key Concepts

AI consciousness social constructivism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does perception influence AI adoption?
  • What responsibilities do we have in shaping AI narratives?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring technical realities can mislead policy.

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