They complain that classical theory does a poor job of explaining graceful degradation of function, holistic representation of data, spontaneous generalization, appreciation of context, and many other features of human intelligence which are captured in their models.
They spoke the truth, but such spontaneous displays of appreciation — for Elwes or for the movie — were highly discouraged by the organizers: "You are not funnier or smarter than this movie — do not try," they said.
Be it a spontaneous show of appreciation or a well-orchestrated international propaganda event for Pyongyang, it nonetheless amounts to a landmark cultural coup for the philharmonic and the U.S.
In a spontaneous burst of appreciation last week, I reached out to some of the wonderful people I've met on Twitter this past year, giving them all seats at my imaginary Thanksgiving dinner table.
An appreciation for spontaneous order can be found in the writings of the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu (fl. 6th century bc), who urged rulers to "do nothing" because "without law or compulsion, men would dwell in harmony".
By tacit agreement, there is no one leader, no judging, no arguments, no obligations - just spontaneous caring, respect and appreciation for each other.
Maybe, maybe the public restraint I saw is generational, but if Steve Jobs is to be the Princess Diana for us geeks, we're going to have to do much better in our spontaneous expression of love, honor and appreciation.
Partly because Bernini had become the object of a personality cult and partly because of a rising appreciation for the putatively soulful authenticity of the spontaneous sketch, a few collectors did save some of Bernini's clay models.
Their appreciation of the monarch was demonstrated in a spontaneous moment as the last strains of God Save the Queen rang out at the close of the ceremony.
