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

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  3. An interesting and encouraging perspective. Thanks!

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    1. 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. Sounds like we need each other!!

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

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

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

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  8. 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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  9. I've never thought of it that way!

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  10. 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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  11. 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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