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FactChecker replied to the thread Is A.I. more than the sum of its parts?.By that criteria, a blind paraplegic would have zero intelligence. If a computer system contains more in its memory than any human can... -
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Even so, it did work out everything that humans have ever worked out about chess and more. To say that exhibits no intelligence... -
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For example, AlphaZero was given the rules of chess, but not any advice on how to play. It taught itself to play way better than any... -
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Computer systems, as has been mentioned many times on this forum, are already doing that. That is precisely what machine learning is... -
FactChecker replied to the thread Is A.I. more than the sum of its parts?.What about doing a logic task that the vast majority of humans can't do no matter how much time you give them. Or a task that no human... -
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I think the author knew his target audience and generally what they would assume from his setup of the puzzle. And it takes some skill... -
FactChecker replied to the thread Geometric Game: Fun With Matches (Safe!).I think the difference is whether the phrase "exactly three equilateral triangles" is taken alone versus in the context of the puzzle... -
FactChecker replied to the thread Geometric Game: Fun With Matches (Safe!).IMO, it is ambiguous. I wouldn't interpret it that way. I would interpret it as "exactly three" rather than 2 or 4, etc. and there could... -
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Cunningham's Law. :wink: -
FactChecker replied to the thread Geometric Game: Fun With Matches (Safe!).This reminds me of the saying that the fastest way to get an answer to a question on the internet is to post an intentionally incorrect... -
FactChecker replied to the thread Is A.I. more than the sum of its parts?.There certainly are computer algorithms that exceed human intelligence in part-tasks. Human chess moves are currently evaluated by... -
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I'm always confused by the argument that says, "they are just machines, they can't be intelligent/conscious." Your brain is a... -
FactChecker replied to the thread Engineering Why an Extra Coin Gives Bob a 50% Chance?.Ouch! Sorry, I missed that. Maybe my posts and other's responses should be deleted. -
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I'm not sure whether you've posted an attempt or just some initial calculations. You need to be clever. Here's a big hint. If they... -
FactChecker replied to the thread Engineering Why an Extra Coin Gives Bob a 50% Chance?.Very good! I didn't clarify it because I couldn't see a clear proof. You did it. Thanks!