Person of Interest2011

John Greer:
It's truly a pleasure to put a face to the name, Mr. Finch. I've been wanting to meet you for a long time now.

Harold Finch:
What is it that you want, Mr. Greer?

John Greer:
I want to talk about the future. And who more qualified for that conversation than the father of artificial intelligence?

Harold Finch:
An unintended side effect of an altruistic goal.

John Greer:
Altruism? Funny. I'd always imagined it was about the power of creation. I've felt it myself.

Harold Finch:
Your endeavor to bring Samaritan online is a grave error in judgment.

John Greer:
You must've known this moment would come. Or did you think nobody else could accomplish what you did, that you were unique? I must admit you played everyone very well right up until this moment. And now your God has disappeared, operating on its own accord. Children can be so disappointing.

[pause]

John Greer:
The world needs structure, Mr. Finch and Samaritan will provide that.

Harold Finch:
I'd beware of false idols, Mr. Greer. If you were so confident that Samaritan was functional, why did you go to such great lengths to find me?

John Greer:
To keep an eye on you. As the father of AI, you're the only man in the world who can destroy it.

Harold Finch:
Where does that leave us then?

John Greer:
Right here. Until the moment Samaritan opens its eyes. And then the world will no longer need you.