Quote by Richard Dawkins

Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility.

Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winn

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This quote reflects the perspective that human achievements, such as winning the world chess championship, can sometimes contribute to a sense of arrogance and superiority. The author suggests that a computer program winning the championship would serve as a humbling reminder for humanity, highlighting our limitations and reminding us to be more humble and aware of our abilities. It implies that the dominance of machines in certain fields can help redefine our understanding of intelligence and encourage us to remain grounded and open-minded.

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