This appears to be a proof-by-exhibition that it isn't what you know, but rather who you know that counts - like who you know who has $15M to throw away.
I have been writing in medical venues about what it takes to make a successful medical research project. There are two factors that appear to rise above all others: 1. Is there a comprehensive model that, if correct, would explains EVERYTHING now known? Without this, an Ouija board becomes an important tool to fill in the "holes". 2. Are there people involved in the project who actually have the condition being researched? This creates a "death for those who fail" atmosphere to provide some motivation to succeed. I suspect that there are some similar as-yet-unidentified factors that will underlie eventual AGI success (if it is ever successful). My suggestion to start off discussion are: 1. A staff of people having widely varying expertise that encompasses the various schools of thought, to assure that development doesn't make any unwarranted assumptions. 2. Astute management who will insist on clear goals, consensus rule, and who has plenty of experience herding cats. 3. Until more is understood, a LOT of money to fund the research that lies ahead. Any thoughts? Steve ============== On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 1:31 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > http://gigaom.com/2012/08/21/vicarious-gets-15m-to-search-for-the-key-to-artificial-intelligence/ > **** > > ** ** > *AGI* | Archives <https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now> > <https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/10443978-6f4c28ac> | > Modify<https://www.listbox.com/member/?&;>Your Subscription > <http://www.listbox.com> > ------------------------------------------- AGI Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/21088071-c97d2393 Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=21088071&id_secret=21088071-2484a968 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com
