Mind Children: The Future of Robot and Human Intelligence"A dizzying display of intellect and wild imaginings by Moravec, a world-class roboticist who has himself developed clever beasts . . . Undeniably, Moravec comes across as a highly knowledgeable and creative talent--which is just what the field needs".--Kirkus Reviews. |
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... become inhibited , freeing the robot for other pending tasks or inactivity . The robot will have acquired the ability to become bored . Modules that recognize other conditions and send pain or pleasure messages of appropriate strength ...
... become inhibited , freeing the robot for other pending tasks or inactivity . The robot will have acquired the ability to become bored . Modules that recognize other conditions and send pain or pleasure messages of appropriate strength ...
Page 102
... become more capa- ble , the economics will favor an ever higher machine - to - people ratio . Humans will not necessarily become fewer at this stage ; the machines will just multiply faster , becoming ever more competent with each new ...
... become more capa- ble , the economics will favor an ever higher machine - to - people ratio . Humans will not necessarily become fewer at this stage ; the machines will just multiply faster , becoming ever more competent with each new ...
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... become two different people . Just how far this differentiation must proceed before society grants them unique identities is about as problematical as the questions " When does a fetus become a person ? " or " When does an evolving ...
... become two different people . Just how far this differentiation must proceed before society grants them unique identities is about as problematical as the questions " When does a fetus become a person ? " or " When does an evolving ...
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