When I suggested filing an AGI-related patent, I was only being practical because I figured that total abolishment of IP for software/algorithms is rather unlikely. I'm not really qualified to comment on the patent system since I'm only familiar with it from the inventor's perspective. I would welcome improvements of the current system but in the event that doesn't happen, I think I can still adapt to the rules -- I don't think there could be a major flaw in the system because most people file patents for the sake of practicing or licensing them; they do not, *in reality*, try to prevent others from practicing. In fact most people would want their inventions licensed or practiced.
* * * I have been planning to offer shares of the patent to people who have helped in creating it. This includes: two of my profs, a few people on this list, and an attorney who'd be drafting the patent (total 10 people). The deal is that the patent's cost will be divided in 10 parts and each person will own 1/10 of its worth, or if they choose not to pay then I'll pay the remainder. Also I'm thinking to donate perhaps 50% of (either the patent or some percentage of my company's revenue) to a fund devoted to social issues of AGI and automation. Potential recipients may be SIAI or CRN (center for responsible nanotech) or some similar organizations. Well, I haven't figured out the details. Cheers =) YKY -- _______________________________________________ Find what you are looking for with the Lycos Yellow Pages http://r.lycos.com/r/yp_emailfooter/http://yellowpages.lycos.com/default.asp?SRC=lycos10 ------- To unsubscribe, change your address, or temporarily deactivate your subscription, please go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
