[guardian5x]

So is the “binary” nature of today’s switches the core objection? We routinely simulate non-binary, continuous, and probabilistic systems using binary hardware. Neuroscientific models, fluid solvers, analog circuit simulators, etc., all run on the same “binary switches,” and produce behavior that cannot meaningfully be described as binary, only the substrate is.

[jqpabc123]

Binary logic (aka a computer) can be used to model or simulate anything that has a clear mathematical definition.

Currently, "intelligence" is lacking a clear mathematical definition.

[lostmsu]

> Currently, "intelligence" is lacking a clear mathematical definition.

On the contrary, there are many. You just don't like them. E.g. skill of prediction.

[jqpabc123]

Yes, I don't like them --- because they only offer language prediction --- not to be confused with intelligence.