DNA computer unbeaten at tic tac toe: Nature.com

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The discussion centers around a DNA computer named MAYA that has reportedly won every game of tic tac toe against human opponents. Participants explore the implications of this achievement, the nature of intelligence in computing, and comparisons to traditional programming approaches.

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  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant highlights that MAYA has won over 100 games of tic tac toe against humans, suggesting this demonstrates a form of intelligence.
  • Another participant questions the significance of the achievement, citing personal experience with a memorized winning strategy for tic tac toe.
  • Some participants propose that the breakthrough lies in the use of DNA for computing, noting its potential for handling complex problems despite slower processing speeds compared to traditional computers.
  • A different participant shares their experience with programming a traditional tic tac toe game that could not lose, drawing a parallel to the discussion of MAYA.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the significance of MAYA's achievements, with some emphasizing the potential of DNA computing while others downplay the relevance of winning at tic tac toe.

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Some limitations in the discussion include assumptions about the nature of intelligence in computers, the comparison between DNA computing and traditional programming, and the implications of winning strategies in games.

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Readers interested in advancements in computing, artificial intelligence, and the implications of DNA-based technologies may find this discussion relevant.

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A DNA computer called MAYA has won every game of tic tac toe it has played against human opponents - over 100 in all.

http://www.nature.com/nsu/030818/030818-9.html
 
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No offense, but so what?

When I was 16 I memorized my own discovered entire pattern for winning every possible tic tac toe game...and have 100% of my games since.

Except when playing against myself :)
 
thats not the point, the point is that its a computer made from DNA which has shown obvious intelligence, its the potential shown that matters :)

This must be a great sort of breakthrough, because (from what i know of DNA computers), although DNAis slow at doing things, it can work out huge huge huge huge huge huge huge (im talking, BIG here :D) things ina relatively short amount of time.

with this an qubits on the way the world of computing is looking very bright in the immediate future :P
 
One of the first programmes I wrote was a C tic-tac-toe, which could not lose. Either win or draw, never lose. It was quite nifty.
 

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