Kevin Bass: machines can't desire or dream, and a world where AI outdoes humans technically is better
kevinnbass · x · 2026-10-01
Kevin Bass argues on X that machines cannot desire, dream, or feel, and that a world where machines outperform humans at everything technical is manageable and better in the short term. He frames technical capability loss as distinct from—and less concerning than—machines with subjective intent.
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