The Lighthill Debate (1973) - part 1 of 6
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First part of a six-part recording of the 1973 Lighthill debate on AI, where Sir James Lighthill's critical report on AI research was contested by figures including McCarthy and Michie.
Why HN recommends it: Recommended as a historical look at the AI winter debate and a demolition of the expert systems hype.
“If you want to watch a demolition of it see the following video” Read on HN ↗