Machines Were Made to Serve

“The odd thing is that the greater our scientific prowess has grown, the lower our self image has become. We now know we’re not the centre of the universe; that we share the majority of our genes with other animals; and that much of our behaviour is governed by forces of which we are unaware. If that defines us, we may become, to quote Harari, “just a ripple within the cosmic data flow.””

“Yet we are the only life form thus far known capable of asking the question, Why? We remain what in religious language we call the image and likeness of God. Which means we can choose our fate, in the full dignity of responsibility, never forgetting that machines were made to serve humankind – not the other way around.”

Never forget that machines were made to serve humankind – not the other way around, Thought for the Day, 28th July 2017