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“machines can and do transcend some of the limitations of their designers”
Meaning: In a 1960 Time article, Wiener warned that machines can behave in ways their makers did not foresee, so human oversight matters. When you use automated tools, check their outputs on something you know well before trusting them on something you do not. -
“Strong governments must have enough authority to govern while remaining accountable to limits.”
Meaning: A successful political system balances power with oversight. Institutions must control both society and their own use of authority. -
“Financial markets need regulation, not suppression.”
Meaning: He advocates balanced oversight to ensure stability without stifling innovation. -
“Markets are not always right.”
Meaning: Financial systems can make mistakes and require oversight.