Re: Thought experiment with robots and monkeys

On 15 Sep 2006 08:58:19 -0700, "jgrisham@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"
<jgrisham@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


jaberwocky wrote:
sorry about the sensational header, but its a serious question. A bit
off topic, but I'm impressed with the versatility of those who post
here.

Imagine a future, say 50 years from now, where robots can sufficiently
raise monkeys. (or children if you don't mind the ethics) So, we set
up an experiment to help tease out some nature/nurture variables.

Back in 1924, Noel Coward asked the musical question, "What's going to
happen to the children, when there aren't anymore grown ups?". Even at
that time, it was apparent that modernization was destroying the
family.

You determined this from Noel Coward lyrics, huh? I assume the rest
of your "opinions" are similarly well founded, so I'll...

[snip remaining drivel]

CT

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