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From: donw@zehntel.zehntel.com (Don White)
Newsgroups: comp.ai
Subject: Re: Free will and responsibility.
Keywords: Libertarianism, behaviorism , existentialism
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Date: 21 Jun 89 19:45:52 GMT
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In article <1385@lzfme.att.com> jwi@lzfme.att.com (Jim Winer @ AT&T, Middletown, NJ) writes:
>> Barry W. Kort writes:
>
>> I don't think behaviorism is an accurate (or useful) model for mature
>> sentient beings.  (It may be OK for naive neural networks.)  As to
>
>It would be interesting to put an artificial intelligence into
>abreactive crisis. I have no idea how this would be done, or even
>what it would mean, given the state of the art -- but it would be
>interesting.
>
>Jim Winer ..!lzfme!jwi 

     I believe that the human mind is capable of more than purely trained
  behaviours. (Although, who's to say that linear problem solving isn't
  a trained behaviour?) i.e. Both training and reasoning direct our behaviour.

     For a good exploration of possible AI psychosis, look for a work of
  fiction (Science Fiction pronounced Science Affliction) called I, ROBOT
  by Isaac Asimov. Aside from providing a warmly human look at future
  AI creations, this book also reminds us that all robots are undeniably
  created in our own image. 

     Computers have always been an attempt to mimic (if not improve on) the 
  processes of the human brain. If we reach our highest goal, the computer 
  would react just as we do. 

     I also believe in determinism AND freewill, puppy dogs, peanut butter,
  static electricity, and the fact that cold fusion will ultimately occur
  with nothing more than a potato and two different kinds of metals. I sure
  hope I'm right about puppy dogs.
  
     If you have any response, please email it. Our newsfeed is broken.
  
     Thanks, Don White zehntel!donw    PO Box 271177, Concord CA. 94527-1177