GEB

The preface for Godel, Escher, Bach is too beefy for one scan. So here are three bite-size pieces. Questions to keep in mind as you read: 1 What does Hofstadter regard as being big-souled? 2. What response did his big-souled idea get, even from fans?

3. Is it circular reasoning for the author to say Bach enthralled him because of the author's sophisticated brain?

4. Is Artificial Intelligence of more interest to an athiest or a theist? 5. Why are some people keenly interested in AI while the vast majority of humans seek stupidity?