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Human cognition and the AI revolution.
Steve Paulson1, Barbara J Grosz2, Roger Antonsen3
1Wisconsin Public Radio, Madison, Wisconsin.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|June 6, 2019
Summary
Exploring human understanding is key to reality. Artificial intelligence and superintelligence may redefine cognition, reality, and the limits of human comprehension.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Philosophy of Mind
Background:
- Human understanding and cognition are central to comprehending reality.
- The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) prompts reevaluation of cognitive processes.
- Defining the fundamental elements of human cognition remains a significant challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the fundamental elements of human cognition.
- To explore how artificial intelligence challenges existing notions of cognition and reality.
- To examine the potential impact of superintelligence on human understanding.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis integrating logic, mathematics, and computer science.
- Interdisciplinary dialogue between a logician/mathematician and a computer science pioneer.
- Exploration of theoretical frameworks for cognition and artificial intelligence.
Main Results:
- Discussion highlights the complexity of defining core cognitive components.
- Identifies potential shifts in understanding reality due to AI advancements.
- Raises questions about the boundaries of human and machine intelligence.
Conclusions:
- Grasping human understanding is crucial for understanding reality.
- Superintelligent machines necessitate a re-examination of cognition and consciousness.
- The future of AI will likely reshape our perception of intelligence and existence.
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