a new paper

[Subhash Kak]

A new paper described below may be of interest to some:


Active Agents, Intelligence and Quantum Computing
by Subhash Kak

http://www.ee.lsu.edu/kak/agents.pdf

Abstract: This paper reviews evidence from neuroscience
and quantum computing theory in support of the notion of
autonomy in the workings of cognitive processes.  Deficits
in speech, vision, and motor abilities are described to
show how cognitive behaviour is not based just on
incoming sensory data.  Active agents, to which the 
conscious mind may not have access, are described.  
Recent developments in quantum computing,
of relevance to machine intelligence, are also examined.
For a tutorial to quantum computing and AI, 
see http://www.ee.lsu.edu/kak/qai.pdf