Meh, if you really want to throw teraflops at it, wait until we have enough processing power to simulate a human embryo growing to a fetus. That'll tell you a whole heck of a lot. From that you can use non-invasive NMRI to get data which you can infer structure from.. and if you actually understand that structure then you won't have to do any simulation, you can transcode it into something more appropriate for a digital computer. Basically, it all comes down to software because if you're just going to replicate the hardware of the brain, then why not just use a brain.
Speaking of human rights violations, how about hooking a few terabytes of storage up to a newborn. With an appropriate connector its developing brain should make use of the storage and by studying that you can learn all sorts of nifty stuff. Of course, this will likely make you all squeamish so let's say it's a baby monkey.. or a mouse. Although its not nearly as interesting.
Demonstration of the triumph of software over hardware!
I believe it was Minsky who said that a 486 could run a human level intelligence, if only we knew the algorithm, but I can't seem to remember where he said it. Maybe I need new RAM!
Apparently, by 2020, personal computers will have the same processing power of the human brain (Kurzweil 2005). My personal computer has 2 cores, my friend's personal computer has 8 cores, so let's say 4 cores is an average. Cores double every, what, 18 months? In the next 12 years there's 144 months, which is 8 doublings. So what's that, 1024 cores? So this computer is, clearly, 195 times smarter than a human!
Or maybe raw processing power just isn't a good indication of how near or far the Singularity is, ya think?
This is the american way of doing business. Competition exists to ensure that customers get the best possible price. That's why we tolerate it. That's why we encourage it. When a company talks about putting up "barriers to entry" and signs exclusive deals with all the suppliers, we don't get the benefits of competition anymore.
Actually, what I'm saying is that all these crybabies who refer to "psychosocial addiction" are just diluting the word and it disrespects people who have real addiction.
The term "addiction" is used in many contexts to describe an obsession, compulsion, or excessive physical dependence, such as: drug addiction, alcoholism, compulsive overeating, problem gambling, computer addiction, etc.
In medical terminology, addiction is a state in which the body relies on a substance for normal functioning and develops physical dependence, as in drug addiction. When the drug or substance on which someone is dependent is suddenly removed, it will cause withdrawal, a characteristic set of signs and symptoms. Addiction is generally associated with increased drug tolerance. In physiological terms, addiction is not necessarily associated with substance abuse since this form of addiction can result from using medication as prescribed by a doctor.
However, common usage of the term addiction has spread to include psychological dependence. In this context, the term is used in drug addiction and substance abuse problems, but also refers to behaviours that are not generally recognised by the medical community as problems of addiction, such as compulsive overeating.
The term addiction is also sometimes applied to compulsions that are not substance-related, such as problem gambling and computer addiction. In these kinds of common usuages, the term addiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful consequences to the individual's health, mental state or social life.
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Meh, if you really want to throw teraflops at it, wait until we have enough processing power to simulate a human embryo growing to a fetus. That'll tell you a whole heck of a lot. From that you can use non-invasive NMRI to get data which you can infer structure from.. and if you actually understand that structure then you won't have to do any simulation, you can transcode it into something more appropriate for a digital computer. Basically, it all comes down to software because if you're just going to replicate the hardware of the brain, then why not just use a brain.
Speaking of human rights violations, how about hooking a few terabytes of storage up to a newborn. With an appropriate connector its developing brain should make use of the storage and by studying that you can learn all sorts of nifty stuff. Of course, this will likely make you all squeamish so let's say it's a baby monkey.. or a mouse. Although its not nearly as interesting.
Demonstration of the triumph of software over hardware!
I believe it was Minsky who said that a 486 could run a human level intelligence, if only we knew the algorithm, but I can't seem to remember where he said it. Maybe I need new RAM!
Hehe, actually, the problem is a lack of *software*.
Ya know there's a tv series now? Season 2 is about to start.
enjoy ;)
Apparently, by 2020, personal computers will have the same processing power of the human brain (Kurzweil 2005). My personal computer has 2 cores, my friend's personal computer has 8 cores, so let's say 4 cores is an average. Cores double every, what, 18 months? In the next 12 years there's 144 months, which is 8 doublings. So what's that, 1024 cores? So this computer is, clearly, 195 times smarter than a human!
Or maybe raw processing power just isn't a good indication of how near or far the Singularity is, ya think?
Guess they haven't tested the installer on XP64.
I have to wonder if you're trying to be ironic or you're just a moron.
Maybe if I choose to believe you're trying to be ironic I will have a better day.
It *could* have that effect, or it could not.
Whether the result is one or the other determines whether the action is anti-competitive or not.
Clearly, you've just learned what capitalism is and you're all idealistic about it.
Grow up a little, then the adults will talk to you.
Yeah, where the DRM is built into the HARDWARE.
Talk about boiling the frog slowly.
Bah, it happens all the time on Slashdot. There's no netiquette.
This is the american way of doing business. Competition exists to ensure that customers get the best possible price. That's why we tolerate it. That's why we encourage it. When a company talks about putting up "barriers to entry" and signs exclusive deals with all the suppliers, we don't get the benefits of competition anymore.
"anti-competitive" is defined as anything that is against competition. Exclusive contracts with suppliers is exactly that.
They use aerial photogr.... wait a minute, *FOUR* other people have said this already.
Don't you wish that everyone would read the whole freakin' thread before replying.
Jesus.
Actually, what I'm saying is that all these crybabies who refer to "psychosocial addiction" are just diluting the word and it disrespects people who have real addiction.
And it's such a YAWNable product too.
Yeah, pacman and space invaders used to piss me like that.
Ya know, back before the tv became a fixture in our lives, people used to talk to their kids at the dinner table.
Crazy shit, I know.
I dont see anyone running around looking to label people who watch a lot of tv as addicts.
Bwahahaha.. I guess you're showing your age then.
For fuck sake. If someone spent 6 months of their life building a boat, no-one would say they were addicted to boat building.
You're just diluting the meaning of the word. Go take up heroin - then you're qualified to talk about addiction.
ask wikipedia
The term "addiction" is used in many contexts to describe an obsession, compulsion, or excessive physical dependence, such as: drug addiction, alcoholism, compulsive overeating, problem gambling, computer addiction, etc.
In medical terminology, addiction is a state in which the body relies on a substance for normal functioning and develops physical dependence, as in drug addiction. When the drug or substance on which someone is dependent is suddenly removed, it will cause withdrawal, a characteristic set of signs and symptoms. Addiction is generally associated with increased drug tolerance. In physiological terms, addiction is not necessarily associated with substance abuse since this form of addiction can result from using medication as prescribed by a doctor.
However, common usage of the term addiction has spread to include psychological dependence. In this context, the term is used in drug addiction and substance abuse problems, but also refers to behaviours that are not generally recognised by the medical community as problems of addiction, such as compulsive overeating.
The term addiction is also sometimes applied to compulsions that are not substance-related, such as problem gambling and computer addiction. In these kinds of common usuages, the term addiction is used to describe a recurring compulsion by an individual to engage in some specific activity, despite harmful consequences to the individual's health, mental state or social life.
fun != addiction.
It seems obvious that the only people who think MMORPGs are addictive are the people who haven't played them.
If everyone doesn't understand it then it's not much of a symbol.
Why can't Slashdoters have a civilized conversation anymore?
Suicide.