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Subject: Re: Computer Chess. Useful??

Author: Will Singleton

Date: 00:48:34 12/17/99

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On December 16, 1999 at 18:21:27, Daniel Clausen wrote:

>Hi
>
>On December 16, 1999 at 16:06:08, Dan Homan wrote:
>>That's a real problem.  Maybe the way to say it without defining intelligence
>>is "computers can preform well at tasks that require intelligence for humans,
>>chess for example".  This leaves the conclusions about intelligence up to the
>>reader.
>
>And what exactly do you win by this? Now people will fight what tasks require
>intelligence for humans. :) Does driving a car for example require intelligence?
>Looking at the number of people who actually have a driving license one could
>tend to answer this question with 'not really' at least. :)
>
>I think the definition of intelligence you posted some messages ago is the best
>one so far. Being able to learn and act reasonably in situation you never
>saw before. (not your exact wording)
>
>Kind regards,
> -sargon

I would disagree (surprise).  The only real definition of intelligence is
awareness of self.  That's what separates man from machine, and man from animal.
 Once one is self-aware, then real understanding is possible.

Will




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