ShardPhoenix comments on The conscious tape - Less Wrong

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Comment author: ShardPhoenix 17 September 2010 01:58:04AM *  2 points [-]

I think they mean a computer that can translate imprecise requirements into precise programs in the same way that a human can, not just code that outputs code. I do agree that philosophers can tend to underestimate what a computer can theoretically do/overestimate how wonderful and unique humans are, though.