May 31, 2013

Artificial Intelligence My Arse!

G-Man foresees a totally wired world.   This isn't a fictional 55. But then, truth always is stranger . . . .

What is David Cameron's private telephone number? Or Barak Obama's?  Take your pick.
I know you don't know. But the point is -  you KNOW that you don't know without having to think about it.
A computer has to scan ALL ITS STORED TELEPHONE NUMBERS before it can tell you it doesn't know.
See what I mean?  


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16 comments:

  1. Other MaryMay 31, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Yes, I know that I don't know. So I suppose I'm much better at NOT knowing than a computer! Interesting point though Doctor F.

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    1. Doctor FTSEMay 31, 2013 at 1:03 PM

      Here's another one. Your computer has a built-in calendar but it can't tell you what day of the week we're at, unless you tell it the DATE. But you know what day of the week it is, even though you can't remember the date. How do you do that??

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  2. izzyMay 31, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    I am realizing how little I know-sadder even, how little is retained!

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  3. LincMay 31, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    An interesting and encouraging perspective. Thanks!

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    1. Doctor FTSEMay 31, 2013 at 2:39 PM

      We think by analogy and heuristics. Computers don't think at all. It won't be a computer that proves (for example) Goldbach's Conjecture - that all even numbers are the sum of only two prime numbers.

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  4. MargaretMay 31, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Sounds like we need each other!!

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    1. Doctor FTSEMay 31, 2013 at 2:41 PM

      If I could think at this time on a Friday I might be able to work out why!

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  5. HelenMay 31, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    ... call me.

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  6. Joanne NoragonMay 31, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    So, a monkey could eventually call David or Barack. Or even a computer randomly dialing. Not worth the Secret Service visit, though.....

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  7. TALONMay 31, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    lol! Very true! :) I feel much safer now that the whole Mrs. Wong thing can be easily dismissed!

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  8. Alice AudreyMay 31, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    But a fast one will do that scan so fast you can't tell it had to stop and check.

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  9. Kerry O'ConnorMay 31, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    Hmmm.. Yes, I do.

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  10. G-ManMay 31, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Telemarketers sure seem to know everyones number!
    That's why I got rid of my land phone.
    Loved your Know Nothing 55 Doc.
    Thanks for playing, thanks for your great support, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  11. Maude LynnJune 1, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    I've never thought of it that way!

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  12. HelenaJune 1, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    I wouldn't want to know David Cameron's number as I couldn't hold back at all I'd have to let him know. In fact, serious arrest would be imminent!

    ps.....you should check out the video down my sidebar with Cameron and Obama in it, I know you appreciate a giggle!

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  13. Vanessa Victoria KilmerJune 1, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    I had to check my cell phone and then my paper phone book and think about it for a while until I was sure.

    Flash 55 - prick lee

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