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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