Author: Mogens Larsen
Date: 10:31:23 07/03/01
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On July 03, 2001 at 12:59:15, Dan Andersson wrote: >It has been successfully argued that common sense does not exist, until someone >needs to make a shaky argument. The computers performance level seems beyond >doubt i.e. 'hard data'. The only thing remaining is formulating hypotheses and >trying them against available information. There are many factors that are >possible but, more than a few are in the programs favour: mental fatigue, >stubborn defence, tactical combacks and very good opening preparation. There's nothing shaky about it whatsoever. The performance level of computer programs is not beyond doubt, not even if you consider hard data. Formulating a hypothesis that includes relevant factors is exactly the point. Hard data aquired before that point is only marginally relevant. However, it's very probable that any human attempts at "tactical comebacks" will never be an issue due to the development of better programs or will be ignored, because noone cares. I'm a strong believer in the latter possibility even though most people erroneously believe that the former is reality, ie. human players trying to keep up but failing. Only very few care enough to really try. Mogens.
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