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From: cam@castle.ed.ac.uk (Chris Malcolm)
Subject: Re: CR denies computer addition? (was Re: Penrose and Searle)
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In article <3bsl5a$ng9@netaxs.com> sparky@netaxs.com (Tim Sheridan) writes:

>Why do you need a clock anyway?  It is always now.

Clocks measure the interval between thens.

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Chris Malcolm    cam@uk.ac.ed.aifh          +44 (0)31 650 3085
Department of Artificial Intelligence,    Edinburgh University
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"The mind reigns, but does not govern" -- Paul Valery
