Our brains are no match for computers,
Nor are our bodies a match for robots.
It seems we have invented ourselves
Into being an endangered species.
Perhaps we will be kept as servants, or pets.
Or an advanced species of sentient beings
Will swoop in to intervene on our behalf.
In any event it appears the good old days
Of waging war and despoiling the planet,
Through arrogance and sheer ignorance,
May be coming to an inglorious end.
It is time, wouldn't you say?
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Author:
Louis Gibbs (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Interesting times we have entered ... reminiscent of the dilemma of advanced civilizations in earth's past. Atlantis comes to mind.
- Category: Reflection
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A fine write Louis. I would say our brains are far superior than computers. The computers only do what human programme them for - good and bad.
Unless one day some creepy self-automaton arrives. But even if so, some human will have to invent it to begin with.
Apparently you have not played chess against a computer, 'O'. It is humbling. And they are still being improved. Thanks for commenting on this.
Oh I know. It's said humans only use 10% of their brain capacity. Or in some cases they only use 1% (me?! lol).
Our brains are no match for computers as far as math is concerned, but I have yet to see a computer with the kind of imagination displayed here on these pages!
But no matter what, if the days of waging war and despoiling the planet could come to an end, that would be wonderful!
Love your poem, Louis!
We can cling to that, Fred. I'm sure computers in the near future will be able to extrapolate ideas to resemble imagination. As I commented to orchidee, they can certainly outthink us in chess and many areas now. We'll see.
I really liked this poem.
And while computers are pretty much controlling most aspects of our lives, the one thing that can not be programmed, or replicated is a soul, the spirit of any living being!
That’s what I cling to, that’s what keeps my hope alive.
Your writing is awesome! You got the wheels turning in my head. That’s what a good write is supposed to do. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Many thanks for your affirming and sweet response, Resa. You are right, our souls are unique to us living beings and will never be a component of robots or computers. Not to say they won't excel us in all other ways. It will be interesting to see how and if we manage to co-exist.
Thanks for making this a favorite!
It's not who is more intelligent, it's how one uses their intelligence.
Having intelligence and not using it is a bigger crime then being ignorant
I hope you don't mind me taking this liberty
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