SMRTR TechJun 18, 2026Nautilus

The Inventor of the Thinking Machine Didn’t Worry. Neither Should You

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Philosophers Blaise Pascal and Martin Buber offer reassurance that AI won't replace us as humans. Pascal argued machines lack "heart," while Buber distinguished between genuine human connection and mere interaction with objects. AI-generated music or art may sound real, but without a human behind it, there's no true personal encounter.

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