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Step A: build a machine which reflects a reduced and simplified model of how some part of a human works Step B: turn it on its head "the human brain is nothing
by cmrdporcupine 3y ago
Step A: build a machine which reflects a reduced and simplified model of how some part of a human works
Step B: turn it on its head "the human brain is nothing more than... <insert machine here.>"
It's a bit tautological.
The worry is that there's a Step C: Humans actually start to behave as simple as said machine.
- PaulDavisThe1st 3y agoWhat machines have we built that reflect a reduced and simplified model of how some part of a human works (other than as a minor and generally invisible research projects) ?
- dekhn 3y agoany chemical or large industrial plant built in the last 30 years
- PaulDavisThe1st 3y agoI think most industrial chemists would likely disagree. But I guess YMMV.
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- zmgsabst 3y agoElectronic are a simplified model of the brains used by computers: They emulate the faculty, rather than biology.
- dragonwriter 3y ago> What machines have we built that reflect a reduced and simplified model of how some part of a human works A very large number, e.g., lots of implants and prosthetic devices for one fairly large class.