Artificial Thought and Emergent Mind

We consider the question of whether or not a successful attempt to simulate human (rational) thought on a computer can contribute to our understanding of the mind, including perhaps consciousness. The now fashionable concept of "emergence" may turn out to be more appropriate, but still does not seem to provide a final answer.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1993
• Where: IJCAI
• Authors: Ivan M. Havel
• Keywords: Fashionable Concept, Final Answer, IJCAI 1993, IJCAI 2007, Successful Attempt