[extropy-chat] Re: Cherubic Machines

[J. Andrew Rogers]

On Dec 1, 2004, at 8:14 AM, Gaurav Gupta wrote:
> Read Jeff Hawkins' book: 'On Intelligence'? I was
> stunned when it said what I've been trying to say for
> so many years now. I'm not even going to try
> explaining what my GEN-I-SYS engine can and cannot do.
> Please visit http://cherubicmachines.com and feel free
> to laugh me in the face if you see fit. Whatever you
> do - WE REQUIRE MORE FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
> Please donate a little bit.


Well in that case, everyone should just send their money to me instead, 
if results matter.

My qualifications:

1.) No one has written a pop-sci book that covers the theoretics of my 
work.
2.) I can actually explain why the systems work the way they do and why 
it is important, with math even.
3.) Demonstrable critical capabilities in implementation that are 
unique in computer science.
4.) I made the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.


With all due respect Gaurav, why did you even bother to stump for cash 
on this list when you offer no reason why anyone should give you any?  
No design theory offered, let alone a defense of it, and you are a new 
face around these parts (okay, at least to me).  There is nothing to 
differentiate yourself from the hundred other wannabe AI hacks that 
infest the field.  AI is littered with the carcasses of smart people 
with credentials, and even the survivors fight for the scraps of a 
world that basically ignores them.  I think Ronald Reagan was President 
of the US the last time AI was actually sexy to the public at large.

This list is all about red meat, as in standing in an arena full of 
lions with it tied around your neck.  You better be bold and prepared 
to make your case.

And last, but not least, what is the kind of organization that you want 
people to give money to?  Non-profit organization?  Privately held 
for-profit venture (like mine)?  A rogue band of Amish building an AI 
Babbage Engine out of wood in a barn?  This matters to people, and your 
website is essentially content-free.

cheers,

j. andrew rogers