Blog 5

Question: Is it possible for a machine/robot to think and learn.

Answer: I think in the next twenty years you are going to see a big difference in technology. We already have breakthrough in robotics. For my first example is the switch from silicon to atoms. In a study it shows that ten atoms have the computing power to multiply simple numbers. Now you might be thinking that computing simple numbers is no big deal right, wrong scientist are on there way on making a computer made up of thousands of atoms which will result in much more capabilities for computers.

My second example is Honda's humanoid robot, Asimo. Asimo stands for Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility. Asimo is able to recognize moving objects, postures, greetings, his environment, and facial expressions. It is also able to distinguish sounds. There are forty six in existence. But there are flaws with Asimo such as the production cost, which is averaged around one million dollars.

So in conclusion if you could combine these two things wouldn't it seem like Artificial Intelligence. These are things that are going to be able to the public in the near future

Work Cited:
Inman, Manson. "Thick Material Runs Rings Around Silicon." New Scientist Tech 17 April 2008 11 Jun 2008 .

Blog 4

Machine- an apparatus consisting of interrelated parts with separate functions, used in the performance of some kind of work

Think-to have a conscious mind, to some extent of reasoning, remembering experiences, making rational decisions, etc.

Robot-a machine that resembles a human and does mechanical, routine tasks on command.

Artificial Intelligence-the capacity of a computer to perform operations analogous to learning and decision making in humans, as by an expert system, a program for CAD or CAM, or a program for the perception and recognition of shapes in computer vision systems.

Can-to be able to; have the ability, power, or skill to

Dictoinary." Dictionary.com. Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. 11 Jun 2008 .

Blog 3

Michio Kaku on Artificial Intelligence:




This video featuring the famous physicist Michio Kaku explains how if possible Artificial Intelligence could come about. He talks about the end of silicon use in computers and the use of atoms. Its hard to explain it as well as Mr. Kaku

Blog 2

I am choosing to write about Ch.7 Could a Machine Think for my philosophy paper. There are two new things that i have learned about the case of Artificial Intelligence. The first is the argument of the mental states and are actually humans functions. Some example of mental states include hopes, pain, and beliefs. So if mental states are pains and hopes and if computers can preform functions then can't computers possibly have mental states also. The only problem with this is validity of functionalism. The second thing I found out is that just because machines can compute logic does not mean they can think. There is the argument that there is a possibility of intelligence for machines just because they can solve equations, play chess, or have conversations with a human. What people don't know that this is not them thinking but the programming of a human to respond in a certain way. Its not like these are the only things to argue for Artificial Intelligence, with the future ahead there are just more possibilities for AI.










http://www.kurzweilai.net/articles/art0099.html?printable=1
http://www.mind.ilstu.edu/curriculum/ai_can_a_machine_think/ai_machine_think_1.php

Blog 1

The two chapters that most interest me are Could a Machine Think (Ch. 7) and The Case Against Free Will (Ch. 8).

The reason why chapter seven, could a machine think, interests me because it contemplates the idea that something man made is able to think for its own with out a command. The questions lies that is it possible for a machine not just to think, but to be able to be independent, have emotions, and have compassion. For an intelligent being made not of flesh but metal. Its not logic that proves that a machine has intelligence its the ability to think abstractly. The main question stopping the furthering the truth on the subject of can a machine think or have intelligence is the question of what is intelligence. No one really knows what intelligence is so there is no way to duplicate it in the form of a machine. Another question arises if we do create an AI is that will it be able to live along with it and treat it with respect and not like a servant. So can a machine be intelligent?

http://philosophy.ucsd.edu/faculty/pschurchland/papers/sciam90couldamachinethink.pdf
http://www.abelard.org/turpap/turpap.htm

The next chapter that intrigued me was chapter eight, which is the case against free will. Free will was given by God to separate humans from the other animals he put on earth. It is said that free will is extremely valuable and that life is not worth living with out it. But what is free will? Free will is control over ones actions. This implies that our actions are not determined by outside actions. But don't other people and influences direct us to make a choice. Certainly the ten commandments influence most peoples actions. So if God gave us free will then what was the point to give us the ten commandments. Wouldn't they just narrow are choices. I don't think that humans will fully understand the idea of free will, it will be one of those mysteries in society unable solve.

http://www.csus.edu/indiv/g/gaskilld/intro/Free%20Will.htm

Chaddyshack Philosophy

What is Philosophy?

Philosophy is thinking about the world, the future and beyond.