Teaching Computers to Think

Synopsis
For the last 40 years computer scientists have been pursuing the dream of making a truly intelligent machine. The new breed of computers can work without programs. They are based on the human brain and can perform a number of human functions. Investigate a compter that is being tested by London Underground for the purpose of crowd control on platforms. Scientists look forward to neural network that can perform real human functions.
Series
Equinox, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 56 min.
Year of production
1991
Availability
out of distribution; 1993 price: £20.00
Notes
Broadcast on C4 on 17/11/91.
Subjects
Information technology
Keywords
artificial intelligence; computers; neural networks

Credits

Director
Gary Leach
Producer
Geoff Deehan
Contributor
Michael Attwell

Production Company

Name

Sandlin Productions

Sponsor

Name

Channel Four Television

Phone
071-396 4444
Address
LONDON
SW1P 2TX

Distributor

Name

Granada Learning

Email
info@granada-learning.co.uk
Web
http://www.granada-learning.com External site opens in new window
Phone
0161-827 2927
Fax
0161-827 2966
Address
Customer Services
Granada Television
Quay Street
Manchester M60 9EA

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