A chess problem holds the key to human consciousness?

by Frederic Friedel
3/16/2017 – That, in fact, is what the newly founded Penrose Institute is suggesting. The founder, famous mathematician Sir Roger Penrose, has composed a problem devised "to defeat an artificially intelligent (AI) computer but be solvable for humans". The latter are asked to submit their solutions and share their reasoning. But the position itself and the logic behind the experiment is not compelling. Still, you may enjoy checking it with your chess engine.