> > By the way, an interesting example is the following: > > > > 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, ___ ? > > > > Which all of us will give the answer 256, but a simple > > Bayesian generalization will give 99.
Hmmm... Bayesian inference with a Solomonoff-Levin "universal prior" would probably give 256, as this prior prioritizes shorter computer programs... Whenever talking about probabilistic inference, you have to remember that prob. theory can be used in a lot of different ways. Some clever, some kinda dumb. -- Ben G ------- To unsubscribe, change your address, or temporarily deactivate your subscription, please go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
