Future of Coding Computing Machinery and Intelligence by Alan Turing (feat. Felienne Hermans)
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Apr 27, 2025 Joining the discussion is Felienne Hermans, a computer scientist renowned for her work in programming education and spreadsheet programming. They dive into Alan Turing's legacy, critiquing the outdated assumptions in his famous paper on artificial intelligence. The conversation navigates gender identity, deception in the Turing Test, and the complexities of machine intelligence versus human thought. They also challenge the simplistic definitions of intelligence, advocating for a broader understanding that goes beyond language. Hermans' insights make for a thought-provoking exploration of Turing's impact.
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Felienne's Journey with Turing
- Felienne Hermans describes discovering Alan Turing's paper as a journey revealing its mix of prescient ideas and problematic views.
- She reflects on the tendency to elevate role models while overlooking their flaws.
Turing Test Misunderstood
- The podcast group finds Turing's paper influential yet flawed and confusing, especially regarding the Turing test definition.
- They note many people reference the test without reading the original, missing important ambiguities.
Gender Confusion in Imitation Game
- The imitation game in Turing's paper has ambiguous use of gender roles and confusing letter assignments.
- The interrogator's sex is stated oddly, revealing dated assumptions and unclear intent.
