This is an interesting Documentary on how to harness human cognitive intelligence for modern computing through the use of online games. To watch the video follow the link below.

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Computers versus Common Sense

A presentation about computers processing human language.

Will computers be able to understand human language and perform some degree of reasoning? According to this lecture, incorporating 'common sense' into the system will solve many of the problems computers have dealing with human language.

Example for common sense: Mother is cooking. Oh my got that's cruel. Mother is putting on baby's vest. Will it fit? Frank is on the phone. Get off there before you break it etc. Interesting lecture and inspiring not only for teaching computers.

Computers versus Common Sense