CompuServe Messages

Rick, If we ever get the point where we can "grow" a computer on a molecular level (biological or otherwise) we would also more than likely have the technology to create a better version via electronics. We can already do parallel processing via electronics…separate programs and processors each doing a bit of an overall larger process…and all controlled by a master processor. The human brain isn't designed or developed to think numbers, and thus is slower at addition, subtraction, etc than a PC. The brain is designed to work on concepts and on them it's superb. Think of the complex calculations and adjustments that must be made to pitch a baseball…and we do it without consicous thinking other than "fastball", "curve", etc. The brain handles the concept motion, inertia, aerodynamics, gravity, musculature, strength, flexability,etc all in an instant without knowing any of the written formulas for such calculations nor the forumla needed to put it all together….it just does it. Now think of the calculations necessary by the batter to hit the ball, also done instantly and with extremely limited information to work with. The batter has to determine probable path based on an instants view of the ball as it leaves the pitcher's hand, determine speed and then the necessary movements of the arms required to bring the bat into contact not only with the ball, but in such a manner as to make the ball move in the opposite direction yet stay within the limits of a "fair ball". To me…that's absolutely amazing. Don