tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16355954.post7308209524886844354..comments2024-03-28T08:57:53.180+00:00Comments on Darwinian Conservatism by Larry Arnhart: Is IBM's Watson a Machine That Thinks?Larry Arnharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14619785331100785170noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16355954.post-75255866636808827042015-04-25T22:38:46.353+01:002015-04-25T22:38:46.353+01:00I agree with your observation that at best, a comp...I agree with your observation that at best, a computer can perform functions that only simulate human understanding.<br /><br />But you also point out that beating a human at Jeopardy requires an ability to work with metaphors. The work of Bergen and Lakoff suggest metaphors are essential in human thought.<br /><br />This, in my opinion, certainly makes the question more difficult to deal with. Then again, the more we have to wrestle with the question, the better we can understand ourselves.Mikehttp://mctuggle.com/noreply@blogger.com