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JasonB · 08-10-2011, 01:30 PM

I know of at least two AIs in "classic" literature that have not been mentioned yet. Both are examples of "emergent" intelligence - where the AIs aren't just turned on from being built and think right away, but gradually become aware of themselves:

Sven from The Turing Option by Marvin Minsky and Harry Harrison.

(That one is perhaps my favourite example of this particular sub-genre.)

H.A.R.L.I.E from When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One by David Gerrold.

BTW: This is one of my favourite subjects. I have a Philosophy degree, and questions of mind, perception, and identity were my main focus.

Later: Oops! theducks did mention When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One.

08-10-2011, 01:30 PM	#77
JasonB Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 15000 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Device: Sony PRS-505	I know of at least two AIs in "classic" literature that have not been mentioned yet. Both are examples of "emergent" intelligence - where the AIs aren't just turned on from being built and think right away, but gradually become aware of themselves: Sven from The Turing Option by Marvin Minsky and Harry Harrison. (That one is perhaps my favourite example of this particular sub-genre.) H.A.R.L.I.E from When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One by David Gerrold. BTW: This is one of my favourite subjects. I have a Philosophy degree, and questions of mind, perception, and identity were my main focus. Later: Oops! theducks did mention When H.A.R.L.I.E. Was One. Last edited by JasonB; 08-10-2011 at 02:07 PM.