There's also been several studies on humans that have demonstrated that the brain makes decisions before we are consciously aware of them. (This should seem plainly obvious though as thoughts travel the speed of light.) - I really like following your comments. The brain is not like a computer, which has to wait until the end of the algorithm. I am sure Penrose is correct. AI will never equal the brain. The plasticity of brain development is truly amazing: - http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17489-girl-with-half-a-brain-retains-full-vision....