The only way a discrete basis might be used to overcome the AGI complexity problem without a solution to p=np would be if incommensurate references could be used to overcome the elementary problems of understanding. Discrete methods can retain the elementary and intermediate forms of the components of reasoning. Yes, you can retain the elementary references using weighted methods but if you did then you would tend to lose the efficiencies that those methods can provide. The value of having the elementary and intermediate references is that they can be used both to explore ideas and to build more insightful knowledge about the methods used.
One of the ways that research towards p=np might help would in the efficient derivation of multiple references which were based on complicated conditionals. You can often find multiple solutions to a logical problem. Conceptual resolution through the integration of incommensurate references would not –in itself- help with this particular quality of logic except that it might be used to bridge multiple discrete systems of ideas (or idea like particles used in knowledge). Jim Bromer ------------------------------------------- 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
