Aaron, et al, Recent discussions regarding representation brings up an even more fundamental question - what is "understanding".
Here are some possibilities: 1. The ability to recognize actionable input, e.g. DrEliza.com 2. The ability to usefully manipulate words w/o adding content, e.g. in automated translation systems. 3. The ability to overload characteristics that may not be present, as people often do when talking about things that they haven't had direct contact with, e.g. this sort of computer "understanding". 4. ??? I am NOT looking for vague wishy-washy words. I am looking for a solid definition that defines the outer boundary of "understanding", enough to guide efforts to define a good representation for it. Any thoughts? Steve ------------------------------------------- AGI Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/21088071-f452e424 Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=21088071&id_secret=21088071-58d57657 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
