It looks like I'll be joining the bunch here at ScienceBlogs, so I thought I'd introduce myself.
This blog is dedicated to tracking the development of intelligence in both natural and artificial systems. This means looking at intelligence, what it means, and how it emerges over time in humans, monkeys, dolphins, chatbots, and neural network simulations alike.
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How about politicians? Or are they too far down the neurological/social-development scale?
I was wondering when you'd be joining us!! welcome :)
Yay! Glad to have you as a Scibling.
Hi there, I'm a new blogger, too. I haven't figured out how to do a track-back yet or I would. I like what I see so far. Got your link from Pharyngula. I'm a curious layman and a devout Darwinist. Check me out if you have time- http://thepre-gameshow.blogspot.com/
peace
Thanks guys! It's great to be here!
I think I'll be staying away from politicians, at least for now ;) We'll see what happens in '08.
Howdy, Chris! I'm glad to see you are part of ScienceBlogs. I look forward to reading your blog.
Congrats Chris! great new home for your blog. Given you prefer not to talk about politicians, what about Developing Intelligence for voters?
Enjoy the holidays
Welcome to the family!
At last, some real science.
So many of these have been degenerating into bigoted anti religion rants.
Lets have more actual science!
Welcome, Chris! I've been on vacation or this would have been announced on CogDaily. We'll give you a shout-out early next week.