It depends on how you define "computer". If it's a CPU-in-a-vat, like a brain in a vat, then I disagree. That kind of computer is impoverished compared to a human. But if it's an android or somesuch, then I agree.
On 10/04/2017 07:47 AM, Prof David West wrote: > A necessary presupposition — if any of these program are to come to fruition > — is: what a human exhibits is nothing more than what a computer CAN exhibit; > i.e., that a human can be nothing more than a machine. > > I am curious if any of the participants in this discussion are willing to > accept the presupposition? Especially if Nick, whose monist "behavior," > strong agreement with Pierce's three forms of logic. and equally strong > denial of "mind" might be so inclined? -- ␦glen? ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com FRIAM-COMIC http://friam-comic.blogspot.com/ by Dr. Strangelove
