Bingecast: George Montañez on Intelligence and the Turing Test

Episode 88 June 25, 2020 00:18:57
Bingecast: George Montañez on Intelligence and the Turing Test
Mind Matters
Bingecast: George Montañez on Intelligence and the Turing Test

Jun 25 2020 | 00:18:57

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Show Notes

What do computer scientists say about the ability of machines to think? Alan Turing, the father of modern computer science, tackled the question in 1950 and proposed the Turing test as an answer. Is the Turing test important today? Can a deeper undertanding of intelligence be culled for the Turing test? Robert J. Marks discusses the Turing test, artificial intelligence, and intelligent design with Dr. George Montañez. Show Notes Additional Resources

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