Posted by Scott L. Schofield on November 18, 1999, at 8:45:09
In reply to Re: Rascal's wager, posted by Bruce on November 18, 1999, at 8:25:24
> > > Here is challenge for all you scientist out there. Starting with non-living matter, create living matter. Use what ever chemicals you like and any enviroment you like...
> > Will I have four billion years to get the job done?
> >
> > Oh yeah, and I'll need plenty of lightning too.
> >
> > (Just an exercise in rhetoric).
> >
> >
> > - Scott
> CC - would a computer that displays consciousness count as 'living' in your eyes?
>
> Bruce
That's an interesting question. Have you ever watched "Star-Trek - The Next Generation"? They have wrestled with this question on numerous occasions. Most of these episodes involve their android crewman, Data.As far as my personal feelings on the subject - if it gives good head, it can call itself anything it likes.
- Scott
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