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...course, the creative, intelligent computer has done far better in capturing the public imagination than have its unexciting number-crunching counterparts. A world in which computers were as creative as humans would seem to leave the poor carbon-based creatures little room to excel, especially if their silicon rivals continued to increase in speed and capacity for processing information at an exponential rate. What would the humans do in a world where their machines outsmart them...
...outsmart (and replace) their owners. The annoying little paperclip in Microsoft Word is no great testament to the progress of artificial intelligence. But the claim that computers can't create has been challenged by two recent experiments, in which the output of computer programs--rigid algorithms with little room for intellectual freedom--was judged to be indistinguishable (or even better!) than the attempts of unconstrained human imaginations. In other words, originality may be a little more unoriginal than we thought...
...course, the program also had its limitations. According to Reuters, an assignment to create ads for a classy brand of cat food resulted in images of the cat food in a formal ball room and of cat food teamed with Count Dracula. Do either of these examples describe true creativity? If creativity means creation in a vacuum, then no. However, very little human creativity may come out of a vacuum. The most powerful literature does not always deal with subjects never considered before, but often presents common experiences in a slightly different light. If a formula can make you look...
...while council members were in the middle of a debate on the measure, a teaching fellow walked into the room and announced that he had booked the room for a class...
...desktop, so be sure portability is pivotal. Next, choose what matters most. Frequent flyers want fewer pounds in the shoulder bag, while power users need faster speeds and bigger screens. Whether you insist on watching the latest DVD on the plane or just want e-mail in your hotel room, there are plenty of choices. And the outlook remains steady. With each passing season, you get more power at a better price...