The Problem With Descartes' Solution

The fact that computational machines are going to change our society in the next 10 to 20 years is undeniable. The idea that that immediately translates into a profound understanding of the nature of the mind is a second question. We're still resting with this problem right now. There are many people on both sides of this issue. Most people in the professional business think Hobbes is ultimately right. They take seriously Descartes' challenge if they're good scientists, and most of them are.