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If the only mankind to perceive time were Australian aboriginals living in dreamtime, would time still exist? Would it pass by, or would it have some other sort of structure than purely linear?
Or would time be an imaginary dimension?
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Seems like this question works for both the fourth dimension called time and the Pink Floyd song.
Is it true that hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way?
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: If mankind wasn't there to perceive it, would time still exist?
Man's perception of time comes from recognizing the effects of its existence. Therefore time exists regardless of man.
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If Time is infinite why am I always running out?
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Assertion of government intention, by the sound of it (9)
I have no idea if this is easy or hard!
modified 1-Aug-18 6:08am.
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MANIFESTO? Can't justify it's bits, but ...
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Nice try. Not right though, unfortunately.
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Is it 9 letters? Or 8?
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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Oooh, nice!
Statement - what the state meant
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Oh ...
I do believe you have it - I should have got that!
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Exactly... well done
Over to you!
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Good one!
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Caffeine does work!
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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Did you ever doubt it?
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Don't drink a lot of coffee. Mostly you would spot me drinking water at work or perhaps chai.
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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AI and theoretical discussions about consciousness seem to be popular these days.
I have a very clear-cut view of what conscious AI is, but I've noticed the news articles covering the topic are somewhat.. on the surface in their approach.
Which got me wondering: what does the community here think?
My opinion can be summarized into 2 key point:
- there's no measurable distinction between natural and artificial
- as a result, human consciousness is the primary example of what you would call conscious AI
The main practical difference, is that human consciousness is running electrical signals on top of a amalgamation of est. 37.2 trillion cells; AI is running electrical signals on an non-reactive silicon substrate.
The main functional difference, is that humans are trained in observation, to copy the behavior of other humans. Given the size of our data set (7 billion?) and the time it takes us to get good at complex tasks (21 years for the best of us, 30+ for others?) I feel like we're pretty quick to dismiss our software and CPU based counterparts as less capable.
When I look outside, I see people smarter than my Roomba, sure. But the gap doesn't seem too huge.
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KBZX5000 wrote: When I look outside, I see people smarter than my Roomba, sure. But the gap doesn't seem too huge.
Go spend some time in QA: you will find that your Roomba is pretty smart in comparison with some people ...
KBZX5000 wrote: AI is running electrical signals on an non-reactive silicon substrate.
Not necessarily "non-reactive": On the Origin of Circuits[^]
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garbage in garbage out
Caveat Emptor.
"Progress doesn't come from early risers – progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things." Lazarus Long
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KBZX5000 wrote: When I look outside, I see people smarter than my Roomba
You must not live in Washington, DC...
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010 ----- You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010 ----- When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013
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KBZX5000 wrote: takes us to get good at complex tasks (21 years for the best of us
You might want to go to a different school.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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You are so quick to dismiss the 18 years it takes to be a somewhat average person.
It's all part of the package, I think.
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KBZX5000 wrote: You are so quick to dismiss the 18 years it takes to be a somewhat average person. Agreed.
Everyone is born right handed. Only the strongest overcome it.
Fight for left-handed rights and hand equality.
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