Author: Drexel,Michael
Date: 10:39:11 01/02/05
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On January 01, 2005 at 16:20:40, Steve B wrote: >>By the same logic running competitions are not interesting because cars are >>faster. >> >>I never understood this logic. > >it is very easy to understand >and this is always the example that is offered to defend PC chess programs >the flaw in this argument is very clear >humans were never the fastest living things >nor were they the strongest >many animals can run faster then humans and many creatures are far stronger > >but humans were always the most intelligent creatures on earth I am assuming you are not an UFO aficionado, right? >chess was always regarded as a game that indicates deep levels of intelligence >when played at a high level Admittedly strong chess players have above average intelligence but most important is the ability to memorize chess patterns. >now for $25 a PC chess program can play at near super GM strength and defeat all >but a very few humans >something is lost for the meaning and significance of chess now > >perhaps chess should not have been viewed this way by the general public but it >was nonetheless >now it is not > >chess will soon no longer be regarded with the same level of respect when played >by humans > >as for me..i have no interest in Machine competition of any kind >wether it be racing cars or two chess programs >and knowing that two of the worlds best chess players(in a World Championship >match for example)are sitting there playing moves in deep thought,while a $25 >chess program is showing every flawed move they make..takes away from the >interest and meaning of the match >this will only get worse as the silicon monster gets faster and faster > >chess as we know know it is on its death knoll In that case chess programmers would dig their own grave by improving chess programs further & further. I think some humans will always remain competitive however. Michael > >Steve
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