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Subject: Re: Computer Chess Programs & Intelligence

Author: Baldomero Garcia, Jr.

Date: 08:14:26 03/14/01

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Apparently, the main question is, "what is the definition of intelligence?" as
pointed out by others.  You can choose the most favorable definition (Nr 5
below) as your starting point.

Main Entry: in·tel·li·gence
Pronunciation: in-'te-l&-j&n(t)s
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intelligentia, from
intelligent-, intelligens intelligent
Date: 14th century
1 a (1) : the ability to learn or understand or to deal with new or trying
situations : REASON; also : the skilled use of reason (2) : the ability to apply
knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by
objective criteria (as tests) b Christian Science : the basic eternal quality of
divine Mind c : mental acuteness : SHREWDNESS
2 a : an intelligent entity; especially : ANGEL b : intelligent minds or mind
<cosmic intelligence>
3 : the act of understanding : COMPREHENSION
4 a : INFORMATION, NEWS b : information concerning an enemy or possible enemy or
an area; also : an agency engaged in obtaining such information
5 : the ability to perform computer functions

Obtained from http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary

On March 13, 2001 at 19:06:27, HECTOR MUNOZ wrote:

>There are some who might argue  that a computer chess program  is not a
>demonstration of intelligence  in particular, a program which uses Shannon's
>Type A  Approach. I need to present a solid argument that such a program
>does involve intelligence.



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