1 Could a machine be conscious? This question is often dismissed as simple by those that would say “yes” in response. The usual claim made by the pro camp is that man is a ‘biological machine’ and is conscious‚ ergo‚ a machine is conscious. If we‚ humans‚ are truly biological machines and we are at the same time conscious then I would agree that yes‚ categorically‚ a machine could be conscious. But is it really that simple? I contend that it is a more difficult problem but not that it is a complicated
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to be in Mary Jane’s group. “This is it”‚ she thought. She can finally talk to this mystery guy and get to know him a lot more. So‚ she asked what his name was and he said‚ “Peter”‚ she said her name was Mary Jane. Slowly but surely they started to hang out at school and outside of school together. She introduced him to her friends and they accepted him just as much as her. They were becoming so close to each other... One day during school he asked Mary Jane if he could talk to her. Peter took her
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As the birth rates in recent years have been declined rapidly‚ the social issues that associate with older people’s social care come in quick succession. It is important to find out the way in solving these severe problems instead of ignoring. Therefore‚ this essay would analyze the approaches that different countries used and obtain the most sustainable way in order to achieve the social balance. Before comparing the elderlies’ social care approaches in different countries‚ providing the backgrounds
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ECONOMIC VIEWPOINT: DOES ABORTION LOWER CRIME RATE? By: Robert J. Barro This article reviews various reasons for lower crime rates in the United States since 1991. There were many explanations offered such as better cops‚ strong economy‚ restrictions on crack cocaine. Of all the explanations offered‚ legalizing abortions was very interesting and unpredictable among them. It clearly had the evidence that legalization led to increase in number of abortions in 1973 resulting in drop of crimes in 1991
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In this ISP I will try and reveal how the Sires‚ new technology‚ economy‚ and work ethic have changed and produced the booming industry that there is today. To prove this tentative thesis I will map out when each of these factors commenced in the change and establish what one has had the greatest impact. I will then do this through old reports‚ articles‚ videos‚ and bull proofs. In doing this I hope to establish what one of many factors have impacted the most. The main points I will take into thought
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Chemical Kinetics Factors Affecting Reaction Rate OVERVIEW Chemical reactions occur at different rates. In this experiment you will consider some of the key factors that influence the rate of a reaction: nature of reactants - particle size temperature concentration catalysts According to the collision theory‚ the rate of a reaction depends on the frequency of collisions between reacting particles. The more frequent the collisions‚ the faster the rate of the reaction. However‚ in order for the
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world’s five largest producers of over 80% of agricultural produce items‚ including many cash crops such as coffeeand cotton‚ in 2010. India is also one of the world’s five largest producers of livestock and poultry meat‚ with one of the fastest growth rates‚ as of 2011. India exported about 2 billion kilograms each of wheat and rice in 2011 to Africa‚ Nepal‚ Bangladesh and other regions of the world. Aquaculture and catch fishery is amongst the fastest growing industries in India. Between 1990 and
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methods were questionable and unethical causing employee issues and also questioning Bob’s moral and ethical stance. CENTRAL PROBLEM The central problem is Bob Carlton’s lack of leadership. Though‚ he knew how to make high quality engine custom parts‚ he lacks the manager know-how of dealing with employees and customers. Here are several examples: • OptiMotors Industries does not have a formal sales policy that articulates and clearly defines sales processes. Galen and his team do not have
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IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP BY LATIFF MOHIDIN Name : Gwee Jia Yinn Class : 4 UKM School : SMK Laksamana Teacher : Pn. Mohana Vadivu About The Poet : Born on 25 August ‚1941 Educated at Lenggeng‚ Seremban‚ Singapore in Negeri Sembilan. and the University of Fine Arts in Berlin Latiff Mohidin Besides
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1) How could Cassius’ background influenced his writing? -Cassius was a Roman consul and also served as a governor of Africa and Dalmatia. This could cause him to be bias in his writings as he might be giving false information about the Romans 2)what is one major drawback of his writing style? -His style was an “extension of political life and was aimed at those who held political power in rome” He is often criticized for his dull version of history. his style is clumsy and often very dense
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