No. Erik is wrong even in theory. An arguement can fault in two aspects:assumption and logic. His arguement faults on the?former, even his logic is iron clad. He assumed the existence of an Oracle, which we all know is incorrect. ??
-----Original Message----- From: Jim O'Flaherty, Jr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: computer-go <computer-go@computer-go.org> Sent: Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:40 am Subject: Re: [computer-go] Intelligence Erik,? ? In perfect theory, I agree with you. In the practicality of attempting to generate more effective computer Go players, I disagree.? ? In theory, there is a perfect girlfriend for me. In practicality, there is my adapting to make the current girlfriend good enough and better, with perfection never really obtainable.? ? Jim? ? Erik van der Werf wrote:? > On 7/21/07, Weimin Xiao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:? >> Intelligence is the ability to adapt or learn.? >? > A hypothetical almighty oracle that already knows the correct answer? > to every question and the right response in every situation would? > never have to adapt. Hence evidence of intelligence according to your? > definition would not be observed.? >? > IMO the adaptation is just a means to an end. The end (Intelligence,? > whatever it is) does not necessarily require adaptation.? >? > Erik? > _______________________________________________? > computer-go mailing list? > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go/? >? _______________________________________________? computer-go mailing list? [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.computer-go.org/mailman/listinfo/computer-go/? ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
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