is there a reason why a network of computers cannot exhibit similar
characteristics? (and now we can link this thread to jimD's godel
one! ;-)).
--ravi
^^^^^
CB: So far, except in a Matrix fantasy, it takes extensive human mediation
to plug computers into culture. It's like chimps can learn some language,
but no chimps have learned sign language on their own initiative. There is
lots of human intervention when chimps learn language.
I can't state an abstract principle as to why a Matrix couldn't be realized
in real life.
