Debating the philosophical issues of artificial intelligenceCan a computer have an artificial mind? The Simulation of Human Intelligence is a book on a series of lectures, which featured international contributors. The discussions focus on genuine artificial intelligence as the new reality. Parallels between machine and human behavior are outlined in the introduction. Advancements in engineering and computer science are presented as examples of machine progress. Perspectives are also offered from the fields of neuroscience, philosophy and linguistics.