Is Turing's test the right way to approach the idea of intelligence? In other words, if you have a
conversation with a computer and you believe that you are talking with a human, would that
computer be intelligent? Why or why not? I like the idea of the Turing test, but I don't agree
with him that it's a form of intelligence. Just because a computer can sound intelligent doesn't
mean it has all the qualities necessary to communicate with the human race. As humans we
have different types of emotions that talking with a computer would never recognize in my
opinion. c c c
How are human thinking and machine computing similar in function of memory? How are
they different? I personally don't think humans and machines have similar functions when it
comes to memory. As humans' memories can be subtle or complex depending on the
situations. I can barely remember things from a few years ago but I remember almost
everything from my childhood growing up. So as humans it comes down to what you may
consider important. Computers on the other hand deal in raw data. A computer can be
programmed to remember whatever we want it to be depending on the GB's it has. Look at the
cell phone for instance we can store more pictures than ever before.
Do you think it's possible for computers to ever think or be as intelligent as humans? Why or
why not? I think humans will always be more intelligent than computers because as we have a
100 billion brain cells. As we learn new things the brain starts to change its knowledge base. I
think a computer may be more intelligent than humans if they were programmed for certain
things like playing video games. Computers may pick up the game faster because of the tasks
involved. Other than that, I will say that we as humans will continue to be more intelligent than
computers.
How do either of the concepts of human intelligence or artificial intelligence apply to any of
the following programmatic course themes:
Self-care- is a prerequisite to achievement and interpersonal success
Social justice- people are treated with dignity and respect
Emotional intelligence- makes us more self-aware and helping us manage key work
relationships
Career connections- helps to build relationships, reduce team stress, defuse conflict and
improve job satisfaction
Ethics- will make you a better leader as you are able to inspire confidence, communicate
effectively, and successfully collaborate with others in the workplace
I think that the Turing Test is not the right approach for the idea of intelligence. Today we see
how computers are very diverse in technology. We have many platforms that we can even
speak to, have them find information, or even set a reminder for us. For example, Siri,
Cortana, and Alexa. I believe humans are smarter than a computer. Computers are
programmed and receive upgrades. c
Human thinking and computer thinking are similar using memory. We use short-term and
long-term memory as humans. Computers have a hard drive that acts as the human brain to
store all the data, information, and memories. There are many differences between human
brains and computers. c Here is a list of ten: (Developinginte.2007)
Brains are analogue; computers are digital
The brain uses content-addressable memory
The brain is a massively parallel machine; computers are modular and serial
Processing speed is not fixed in the brain; there is no system clock
Short-term memories not like RAM
No hardware/software distinction can be made with respect to the brain or mind
Synapses are far more complex than electrical logic gates
The brain is a self-organizing system
Brains have bodies
The brain is much, much bigger than any current computer
I don't think that computers can or every will be smarter than any human. The reason why is
because computer intelligence is only a system that can imitate human knowledge. I really
don't think they will ever replace it. c The computers are meant to break and have issues.
When it comes to Emotional Intelligence humans and computers a way different. Human
emotions cannot be duplicated or transferred to a computer or device. These emotions can be
felt like nothing else and cannot be programmed nor systematised to a computer.
I think that Turing's test is a great starting point for testing. If a person is having a
conversation with a computer and believes it is a person, although impressive, does not display
intelligence. The computer is simply generating answers to prompts that were previously
imputed by humans.
Human thinking and machine computing are similar in the function of memory because both
are repeating back information that has been shown to them. Human thinking differs from
machine computing in the function of memory because humans can access memory of more
than just information. Human memory can include experiences and feelings, whereas machine
computing cannot. Computers will never be as intelligent as humans because computers
cannot feel, pick up on social cues, understand sarcasm, or keep up with the use of "slang."
Another reason that computers will never be able to think like humans is because even humans
do not fully understand every function of the brain.
If humans cannot teach a computer every function of the brain it will never be able to think
like a human. Human intelligence applies to the programmatic theme of emotional
intelligence. Both human intelligence and emotional intelligence are forms of intelligence that
would be extremely difficult to teach to a computer.
To be able to mimic the way a human has a conversation would take a lot of learning from a
computer. It would have to be able to analyse and understand data on how humans
communicate with each other. c It would also have to be able to learn and adapt.
Human and machine computing is similar in the system they store and retrieve a memory.
They both encode information and then send it to storage. To get the information back, they do
a retrieval. Machine computing is different from humans because machines are able to
process information simultaneously.
Computers may be able to store more information and have quicker reactions than a human,
but I do not believe they will ever be able to think like humans. c Machines and computers may
be able to solve a math equation quicker than any human alive but they do not have feelings.
They could be taught about feelings and how people react to those feelings, but they will never
feel genuine feelings. Every person experiences certain situations and feelings differently
from each other. c That is why I believe a computer will never be able to think like a human.
Alan Turing is one of the most renowned people in modern history for his work in breaking the
Enigma Code during World War II. He was also an extremely intelligent mathematician, and
his theories about artificial intelligence are still discussed today, as we have seen in this
module. Turing had an interesting approach to artificial intelligence, but I think it provides a
solid foundation to build upon. If we had succeeded in creating an "intelligent" computer that
could hold a conversation through all the twists and turns that exist in normal, human
conversation, I believe that, on some level, it would be considered an intelligent computer.
However, the technology that we have now and the research that guides it does not adequately
hold conversations as two humans would. Although we have similar processes for memory,
computers and the human brain "think" very differently. Humans process information with a
variety of influences, such as emotion and the environment in which one lives. Computers are
designed to accurately store and file information for later use. Because of this, I am not sure it
will ever be possible to have AI that is effective in being believably human. The human brain
is still something we know very little about, and even if we could directly map the brain and
fully understand all its intricacies, being able to translate that into data for a computer to
process and adapt to would be a huge feat of scientific engineering, one that just may not be
possible. Not only that, but how would we translate the emotion that comes with being human
into a computer? I think it would be interesting to see how it would affect an ethical approach.
Would it be ethically appropriate to give life to something, only to control it and give it only
one purpose and meaning? Would there be an issue for the rights of AI? There are many
possibilities that would come from a successful AI program, and I am not sure all of them
would be just and right for everyone, and everything, involved.
No, the Turing test is not a good check for intelligence. Computers can only respond in the
way they are programmed. The video states that even the most convincing programs used
clever programming in convincing people they were interacting with another person (Gendler,
n.d.). These programs are not flexible enough to deal with simple, everyday human
conversations (Gendler, n.d.).
Humans and computers are similar in that they store information and can access that
information when necessary. The computer needs a hard rule telling it what to look for and
where to find it. We humans may start to look for specific information, but then the squirrels
distract us and suddenly unicorns find themselves incorporated with that memory. Humans
can call upon unrelated information to create that eureka moment when problem-solving.
Human emotion is why computers will never be as intelligent as humans. Emotions are tied to
everything we do. Computers may be programmed to mimic basic emotions, but what about
those times our emotions are irrational? Maybe you just won an event, but you are crying
because you dedicated it to someone who recently passed away. A computer program cannot
provide for the irrationality that ultimately makes us human.
Artificial intelligence can be tied to ethics. Anyone who has recently received a robocall can
attest to this. Modern programs are designed to sound like you are speaking with a real person
attempting to illicit donations or get you to renew your used car warranty. It is unethical to use
these programs to reach as many people as possible to find those few that fall for the scam.
Reference
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