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Subject: Re: Strategy vs Tactics in Computer Programs

Author: Gian-Carlo Pascutto

Date: 14:27:13 04/20/02

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On April 20, 2002 at 17:22:42, Terry McCracken wrote:

>>>Why should I have to define all my terms? There simple enough to grasp.
>>
>>Appearently not.
>
>Then reason it out. I know a computer can't do that. None in 2002 that is.

This is what Russel and I have pointed out. If you define your terms as
'something a compuer can't do', then yes, there's no point at all in arguing
over this, and you're always going to be 'right'.

>>My brain is just neurons firing away. You can actually simulate that within
>>a computer program.
>
>Only on a very limited scale. I haven't met "Data" yet.

Sure. But it's the same principle :)

>Then I pity you, as I am not so simple in my design.

It's an entirely human treat to think more highly of yourself :)

--
GCP



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