Learning on ScreenTeaching 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
Sponsor
- Name
Channel Four Television
- Phone
- 071-396 4444
- Address
- LONDON
SW1P 2TX
Distributor
- Name
Granada Learning
- 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
Record Stats
This record has been viewed 434 times.
