Algorithms Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

There are no rhythms in algorithms
Just a blunt set of instructions
Occupying the heart of logical thought
And action
Algorithms are one of mankind's brilliant achievements
Enabling the human species to surpass expectations
And delve into the complex world of computation and artificial intelligence
The human brain has done wonderful things
But it also contains darkness in its faculties
Capable of unimaginable atrocities
Now, we can only hope for the story of mankind to end well
The world of technology is already engorging itself with the delicious soup of algorithms
Engaging itself in marvelous constructions and sometimes in unpalatable fantasies
We are already entering the era of humanoids
Artificial intelligence is a new chapter in the wilderness of scientific advancement
Let's pray for common sense to prevail
Let's pray for peace and love to reign
Let's not make the same mistake twice
We saw this excitement with new technology before
Nuclear weapons are now threatening our very own existence
Let's be cautious and learn from history
Of course the capitalists are going to capitalize on every piece of the new technologies
Unscrupulous fellas are also watching with interest, salivating for that piece of futuristic mania
It is an exciting future
Yet, it's a scary future
Hopefully, the rhythms of life will continue to entertain us
To fill us with the sacred sense of humanity
And help us fulfil our mandate as a species
We have a cumbersome task
To protect not only mankind and nature
But to safeguard Planet Earth
Against mankind's dark side
©Kenneth Maswabi