Self-awareness is probably overrated. A complex, self-regul… - David Brin

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Self-awareness is probably overrated. A complex, self-regulating system doesn't need it in order to be successful, or even smart.

David Brin

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Glen David Brin (born October 6, 1950) is an American author of science fiction. He is the winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards. He lives in Southern California and has been both a NASA consultant and a physics professor.

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Self-awareness is probably overrated. A complex, self-regulating system doesn't need it in order to be successful, or even smart. - David Brin

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