# Consciousness becomes a matter of philosophical debate; it's not scientifically reliable by Ray Kurzweil > "Consciousness becomes a matter of philosophical debate; it's not scientifically reliable." > **— Ray Kurzweil**, *The Singularity essay, The New Humanists (2003)* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: The Singularity essay, The New Humanists (2003).