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The real problem is not whether machines think but whether men do.
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This quote shifts attention away from the question of whether machines can think and toward human thinking. It suggests that concern about artificial intelligence should not distract people from examining their own judgment, awareness, and ability to think clearly. The sharper question is whether humans are using their minds well.
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