Saturday, March 14, 2015

Human vs Computer

In a world where computers are evolving more into human like machines and technology is growing closer and closer to all humans, there are strong similarities between both human and computer. As we know, computers are programmed by humans. If it were't for us, they would not exist. Some say that they feel like computers are smarter than they are. Because if you don't know who directed your favorite movie or what the capital of Minnesota is, you can simply ask Siri or Google it and you'll get an instant answer. Computers can calculate math equations even faster than the most brilliant mathematician. However, those answers were programmed some way by an actual human. Yes, computers are intelligent but it is purely simulated. Comparing this with humans, there are similarities. I believe that we as humans, as individuals, go through our own journey which is how we are developed or programmed. Obviously there are genetics and other aspects that we are simply born with. But we wouldn't know how to speak if we weren't taught by our mothers. We wouldn't have our knowledge without schooling. And although we all strive to be original, it's merely impossible for even the most original of humans to not be influenced by those around them. In reality, the programming of computers is essentially the same as the programming as humans.

1 comment:

  1. I'm glad you mention Searle's notion of intentionality (siimulation vs. duplication) here. I think this is a crucial distinction to make in thinking about computers' thinking ability (or lack of it)

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