abc.net.au: "Computer design is moving ahead at enormous speed. Christof Koch (Professor of Biology and Engineering California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA USA) suggests before too long, computers will be built that have a degree of consciousness. He says there is little difference between a neuron passing an electrical signal and a circuit firing on a chip. Computers can recognise faces, play chess and perform in television quiz shows such as Jeopardy. Koch says if enough resources are deployed, computers could even interpret poetry." Read on
