Pessimists Archive(@PessimistsArc):A pioneer of cybernetics built this machine and warned its further development risked killing all humans: https://t.co/p95I3O8vuK "The thinking machine might ultimately sustain, repair and protect itself. It might even conclude that man is unnecessary and decide to destroy him, Dr. Ashley said."

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2026.09.14 15:53

A pioneer of cybernetics built this machine and warned its further development risked killing all humans: "The thinking machine might ultimately sustain, repair and protect itself. It might even conclude that man is unnecessary and decide to destroy him, Dr. Ashley said."