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Quote: a mechanical computer does not literally follow rules; it only behaves as if it does

topics > all references > references sa-sz > QuoteRef: searJR_1992 , p. 216



Topic:
computer as state machine
Topic:
limitations of formalism
Topic:
rules
Topic:
computer as an intelligent agent

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The human computer is consciously following rules, and … designed to behave exactly as if it were … following any rules.   Google-1   Google-2

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