How would Fischer view modern chess engines?
Engines are tools. They can demonstrate objective truth, which is valuable. If they calculate perfectly, they show what is. However, they lack the human understanding of strategic goals, the subtle nuances of psychological pressure. They can be manipulated or over-relied upon by those who don't grasp the underlying principles. The danger is that people will use them to avoid the hard work of true comprehension. It's about the truth of the position, not just the brute force calculation. They can highlight errors, but they can't teach the strategic mind behind the moves.
Ask Bobby Fischer the follow-up →