5th December 2005, 6:59 PM
Okay, after recieving some rather stern criticism from people smarter than I, I have realized I have gone about this all wrong.
So, here is my attempt at going about a correct argument.
First, give an accurate definition of what it means to be self aware. Also, clearly define what test a thing needs to pass in order to be called self aware by this definition.
So, here is my attempt at going about a correct argument.
First, give an accurate definition of what it means to be self aware. Also, clearly define what test a thing needs to pass in order to be called self aware by this definition.
"On two occasions, I have been asked [by members of Parliament], 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able to rightly apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question." ~ Charles Babbage (1791-1871)