Intro Flashcards

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What is utility?

A

A measure of the happiness or satisfaction gained from a good or service in economics and game theory.

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What part of the brain makes utilitarian decisions? (eg. old man and railroad problem)

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Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Makes logical choices, inhibited by alcohol.

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What was the purpose of the computer, Deep Blue?

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To stimulate how people think

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