Because, let's be real, it's not like you have better things to do than wonder why a bunch of computer scientists are obsessed with making machines that can think like humans. I mean, who needs human relationships, social skills, or basic human decency when you have a neural network that can beat you at chess?
But seriously, the lore of deep learning is a fascinating tale of hubris and disappointment. It's like the myth of Icarus, but with more math.