We are survival machines - robot vehicles blindly programmed to preserve the selfish molecules known as genes. Richard Dawkings:, "The Selfish Gene" More Quotes by Richard Dawkings:, "The Selfish Gene" More Quotes From Richard Dawkings:, "The Selfish Gene" Personally I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world [chess] championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility. Richard Dawkings:, "The Selfish Gene"