In brief --> You've agreed that even a stupid person is a general > intelligence. By "do science", I (originally and still) meant the > amalgamation that is probably best expressed as a combination of critical > thinking and/or the scientific method. My point was a combination of both > a) to be a general intelligence, you really must have a domain model and the > rudiments of critical thinking/scientific methodology in order to be able to > competently/effectively update it and b) if you're a general intelligence, > even if you don't need it, you should be able to be taught the rudiments of > critical thinking/scientific methodology. > > Are those points that you would agree with? >
The rudiments, yes. But the rudiments are not enough to perform effectively by accepted standards ... e.g. they are not enough to avoid getting fired from your job as a scientist... unless it's a government job ;-) ben ------------------------------------------- agi Archives: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/=now RSS Feed: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/rss/303/ Modify Your Subscription: https://www.listbox.com/member/?member_id=8660244&id_secret=117534816-b15a34 Powered by Listbox: http://www.listbox.com