CXXIV. Programming a digital computer to learn

1 December 1952

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Computers in Education

Vol. 43 (347) , 1243-1263
https://doi.org/10.1080/14786441208520256

Abstract

Techniques for programming a digital computer to perform simple learning tasks are discussed with reference to two concrete examples. These examples have a particular bearing on questions proposed by Turing (1950) and by Wilkes (1951). By the application of the techniques described, digital computers can be made to serve as models in the study of the functions and of the structures of animal nervous systems.

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