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Thoughts on Theology in Science by Kenneth Francis: Berkeley Vs Solipsism

A fascinating book that covers a variety of topics from quantum theory to the dream life of spiders.

Even if reality were an illusion only perceived by spirits, then there is still a source of order for that illusion, a core source of reality.

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“Non-Computable You” Reviewed in The Federalist

Marks explains what makes human beings unique, and therefore why no computer will ever match all human capabilities.

Dr. Robert J. Marks’ book Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Never Will got a shout-out and a well-written review over at The Federalist today. David Weinberger writes, Ever wonder whether computers will one day be capable of doing everything that human beings can? If so, pick up the recent book by engineer and computer scientist Dr. Robert J. Marks: “Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Never Will.” Marks explains what makes human beings unique, and therefore why no computer will ever match all human capabilities. To be sure, computers excel humans at many tasks — but only tasks that are “algorithmic,” or that entail step-by-step instructions to complete, such as calculating probabilities, retrieving information, or Read More ›