Author: Robert Hyatt
Date: 16:57:42 05/02/00
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On May 02, 2000 at 18:53:03, Dave Gomboc wrote: >On May 02, 2000 at 18:47:40, Robert Hyatt wrote: > >>On May 02, 2000 at 17:07:47, Pete R. wrote: >> >>>On May 02, 2000 at 13:10:18, José Antônio Fabiano Mendes wrote: >>> >>>>http://www.forbes.com/asap/99/0222/071.htm JAFM >>> >>>Hmm. Well, despite his claims of not being a sore loser, it still reads that >>>way. Unfounded accusations always appear petulant. Secondly his claims about >>>chess representing the intelligence or artistic skills of humanity or whatever >>>is also a bit of bluster. Fact is, chess is governed by simple, concrete rules, >>>and despite its complexity this ultimately aligns it with the strengths of >>>calculating machines, not intelligent beings with general-purpose brains. It >>>ain't theoretical physics, or anything else that requires imaginative thought. >>>The fact that computers can produce similar results via a method requiring zero >>>intelligence is proof of that. >> >>It shows oh so much more. It shows that he is an absolutely classless liar. >> >>"IBM has refused to release the printouts". >> >>Hmmm... didn't we dissect those here on CCC a few months ago when they published >>them on their web site? >> >>And anyone thinks the man has one shred of credibility left??? > >Bob, the article is over a year old. > >Dave I didn't see a date. But he has made that statement _many_ times. Has he ever recanted it? Didn't think so...
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