ghost in the machine

Coined by British philosopher Gilbert Ryle in 1949.

名词 Noun

(philosophy) A metaphor for, and criticism of, the Cartesian dualist conception of a human being as a physical body ("the machine") controlled by an immaterial mind ("the ghost").
(popularly) A apparent intelligence within a machine, computer system, or other technology, as invoked to explain seemingly purposeful actions, mysterious glitches, or unexpected behaviour.
(science fiction, horror) A spirit or alien entity that temporarily inhabits a vehicle, piece of machinery, or computer system.