John McCarthy

Computer Science American 1927 – 2011 412 quotes

Coined term 'artificial intelligence', created Lisp

Quotes by John McCarthy

AI is about making computers more useful and helpful to people.

Article for a popular science magazine 1978

The internet will transform education and learning.

Conference presentation 1979

AI is a field that combines computer science, psychology, philosophy, and linguistics.

Textbook introduction 1980

The internet will enable new forms of social interaction and community.

Essay on the social impact of technology 1981

AI is about building machines that can reason, learn, and act autonomously.

Research proposal 1982

The internet will be a platform for creativity and self-expression.

Personal diary entry 1983

AI is a journey, not a destination.

Keynote speech 1984

The internet will connect people from all over the world.

Letter to a friend 1985

AI is about understanding the nature of intelligence itself.

Philosophical musings 1986

The internet will be a force for good in the world.

Public address 1987

AI is a field with enormous potential to improve human lives.

Grant application 1988

The internet will be a universal library of human knowledge.

Vision statement 1989

AI is about making computers more intelligent, not just faster.

Interview 1990

The internet will empower individuals and communities.

Lecture on societal impact 1991

AI is a fundamental scientific discipline.

Academic paper 1992

The internet will break down barriers and foster understanding.

Correspondence with a journalist 1993

AI is about creating machines that can think for themselves.

Public talk 1994

The internet will be a catalyst for global change.

Reflections on technology 1995

AI is a quest to understand the nature of intelligence.

Autobiographical notes 1996

The internet will continue to evolve in ways we can't even imagine.

Interview on the future 1997