I am quite convinced that it is possible for us to recreate intelligence, but the problem that Horowitz notes is that the tools of the programmer are not suited for this purpose: they create new tools for us, but these new tools are limited by the framework in which they are built. You can tell a machine that IF X, then Y (etc. etc.), but to follow such commands is not a sign of intelligence. To create intelligence, we will need to create biological machines, not just programs.
His efforts to create thinking machine failed so he tries to convince us it can not (should not) be done.
A hungry Fox saw some fine bunches of Grapes hanging from a vine that was trained along a high trellis, and did his best to reach them by jumping as high as he could into the air. But it was all in vain,for they were just out of reach: so he gave up trying, and walked away with an air of dignity and unconcern, remarking, "I thought those Grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour."
@Harkannin He took philosophy after working on AI... the other way around would have been more productive, and he would never have used the word's you mention in front of a TEDish audience! He would also be less annoying and have an "idea worth spreading" rather than tell people in his old field to "give up".
This may explain why as a philosopher I am really taking to web design as I start out; I start with people's thoughts and then move to how technology can make them play together...hmm... I have already invented a good number of unique websites and services....Maybe it's philosophy more than just cleverness...thanks for getting my brainwheels turning : )
Dear Damon, I loved your talk. Would you send me this speech in text? I´d like to translate it and spread to colleagues who can´t understand spoken english.
I am quite convinced that it is possible for us to recreate intelligence, but the problem that Horowitz notes is that the tools of the programmer are not suited for this purpose: they create new tools for us, but these new tools are limited by the framework in which they are built. You can tell a machine that IF X, then Y (etc. etc.), but to follow such commands is not a sign of intelligence. To create intelligence, we will need to create biological machines, not just programs.
AnonDussault 8 months ago
His efforts to create thinking machine failed so he tries to convince us it can not (should not) be done.
A hungry Fox saw some fine bunches of Grapes hanging from a vine that was trained along a high trellis, and did his best to reach them by jumping as high as he could into the air. But it was all in vain,for they were just out of reach: so he gave up trying, and walked away with an air of dignity and unconcern, remarking, "I thought those Grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour."
gespilk 8 months ago
I think he said "engineerED serendipity"... BTW, the idea is great. I will test Aardvark myself.
brindis15 8 months ago
a very rational intelligence will never think like a human, it would not be "very rational".
that's also the reason why we can't re-invent intelligence: we are too full of our selves, and we must build stuff we can control and understand.
iamfrancisittv 8 months ago
was I the only one to laugh at "engineering serendipity"? It's an oxymoron isn't it?
Harkannin 1 year ago 2
@Harkannin He took philosophy after working on AI... the other way around would have been more productive, and he would never have used the word's you mention in front of a TEDish audience! He would also be less annoying and have an "idea worth spreading" rather than tell people in his old field to "give up".
iamfrancisittv 8 months ago
This may explain why as a philosopher I am really taking to web design as I start out; I start with people's thoughts and then move to how technology can make them play together...hmm... I have already invented a good number of unique websites and services....Maybe it's philosophy more than just cleverness...thanks for getting my brainwheels turning : )
Tedsuzan 1 year ago
Great speaker.
ChickenWingsRGood 1 year ago
"engineering serendipity" What an amazing ideal delivered so succinctly
AtlasRider 2 years ago
A thoughtful tech leader. How rare.
Ironically, we watched this video on YouTube (which is owned by Google) and this morning Aardvark announced that it had been acquired by Google too.
jalabi99 2 years ago 2
Damon seems to have realized in reverse order that the horse belongs in front of the carriage that humanity should lead technology, not vice versa.
When I began to learn technology I had already minored in Philosophy. A solid grounding in Philosophy s/b bootcamp for those pursuing technology.
visualplant 2 years ago
Dear Damon, I loved your talk. Would you send me this speech in text? I´d like to translate it and spread to colleagues who can´t understand spoken english.
sergiostorch 2 years ago
Beautiful. In the full sense of the word.
rokali 2 years ago
amazing... I want to help.. Is it open source?
raj1003 2 years ago
"Your project is amazing ! thank you for sharing it "
and if a computer generated that responce it could do it but it will MEAN something else isnt it :-)
"Your project is amazing! thank you for sharing it " -youtube
slidedexter 2 years ago