> > However, I haven't seen any > > convincing argument that lead me to agree that the key to AGI is new > > hardware design. > > The arguments are very simple: 25 GBytes/s memory bandwidth, and 10^10 > nodes with some 10^6 computational elements each, with a ~ms resolution > range result in requirements not compatible with what we know of > physics of computation. So you have to formulate your problem in > terms of 10^6...10^10 asynchronous, locally-tight globally-loose coupled > threads, which will require fine-grain parallelism. No current systems > (especially, affordable ones) do fit the bill.
I'm afraid the issue is not as simple as you belief. Your argument is based on the theory that to get what we call "intelligence", a necessary condition is to get a computer with the computational power of the human brain. It is a valid theory, and is believed by some people, but it is still a theory, not a self-evident fact. Arguments are needed to convince the non-believers that this is the best way to understand and study "intelligence". If you think the non-believers are simply stupid or silly, then I have no more to say. Pei ------- To unsubscribe, change your address, or temporarily deactivate your subscription, please go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
