You must struggle with your own beliefs if you are to make any progress in understanding the possibilities and limitations of computers in the intellectual area. To do this adequately you must formalize your beliefs and then criticize them severely, arguing one side against the other, until you have a fair idea of the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. Most students start out anti-ai; some are pro-ai; and if you are either one of these then you must try to undo your biases in this important matter.
