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Innateness
January 6, 2009 by Anonymous, 43 weeks 4 days ago
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The question of innateness in computer programs is arguably moot; all programs consist of predetermined structure. No matter what the program's purpose or algorithmic method it must have innate qualities, otherwise it simply wouldn't be a program. On the whole I believe it is erroneous to constrict one's self by working within the assumed dichotomous schema of nature vs. nurture, as it so consistently produces senseless results and empty debates.