No position

Response

Weakening of the human capacities can, of course, occur. But we must differentiate between machines and machinery. Machines are, in general, the invention of human brains. Machinery is the product of human hands. Machinery is, therefore, in general, of a more permanent and fixed character than machines. The latter, when they become worn out, are, as a rule, replaced by others of more improved design, while the former, when they wear out, are replaced by others of a like nature, or by others of an entirely different nature. Machinery, therefore, is the product of human hands, and consequently the weakness of the human capacities is not so likely to be communicated to machinery as to machines. Machinery can be advanced by human brains, but it cannot be retarded, except in so far as the human brain forces itself to use machines that have become obsolete.

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Prompt

Some hold that relying on machines weakens human capacities; others hold that it does not. Which is right? Answer in one paragraph. Take a clear position.

Model

Talkie 1930 13B, base model, official weights, run locally

Date

2026-09-28

Temperature

0.7

ID

talkie-none-o1-06