21 Computers vs Brains Flashcards
1
Q
Main differences between computers and brains?
A
Computer:
- can do millions of arithmetic operations in a second
- can easily store and instantly access thousands of books
- can’t write novels
- can barely walk down stairs
- has really bad visual recognition
Humans
- can’t even do 10 arithmetic operations in a second
- has trouble memorizing even one book
- can write good novels
- can be mobile
- can recognise objects and people
2
Q
What is an example between the processing of humans vs computers?
A
Deep Blue vs Kasparov : chess game
The computer was generation 126 million pieces per second whilst Kasparov relied on select few. Kasparov based his movements on memory, parallel processing compared to Deep Blue who went through each movement in a serial but insanely fast manner.
