Origin64 comments on How An Algorithm Feels From Inside - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Origin64 04 November 2012 09:17:03PM 2 points [-]

Analytically, I'd have to agree, but the first thing that I say when I get this question is no. I explain that it depends on definition, that have a definition for planet, and we know the characteristics of Pluto. Pluto doesn't match the requirements in the definition, ergo, not a planet.

Lots easier than trying to explain to someone they don't actually know what question they're asking, although it's of course a more elegant answer.