It is obviously not a waste when we use computers to do syntax. Chess-playing computers can now beat the best international grandmasters; this is an example of computers doing syntax.
For every task which is syntax only, it is a fantastic idea to make computers do the work, and relieve humans from the drudgery. I'm all in favor of that.
But for any task which requires semantics -- real human intelligence -- it is foolish to attempt to replace humans. It cannot be done.
What is required is the wisdom to know the difference between the two.
For every task which is syntax only, it is a fantastic idea to make computers do the work, and relieve humans from the drudgery. I'm all in favor of that.
But for any task which requires semantics -- real human intelligence -- it is foolish to attempt to replace humans. It cannot be done.
What is required is the wisdom to know the difference between the two.