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epistemology before heuristics

semantics before syntax
	cbcl

logic has a universal utility and isn't just another language.  The Tarski
semantic ideas are also important in discussing the relation between
statement or term and reality. quantification.

challenges to language programs
	Mr. Hug
	speak to the others

	People should state the limitations of their programs, and
other people should try to break them staying within the claimed
limitations.  This might lead to a revised limitation statement,
and an iteration of the process.

The present scientific state of AI is inadequate to support many
of the presently promised applications.

We need more basic research money, but a basic research attitude
in the AI academic community is even more important.

Drosophila are better than cattle for genetic research.