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Cesar Hidalgo (What to think about machines that think)
Cesar Hidalgo challenges the notion of machines that “think” and argues that thinking involves processing information within a larger context, not just the individual level. He introduces the concept of “little thinking,” which occurs at the individual level and is context-dependent.
Cesar Hidalgo challenges the notion of machines that “think” and argues that thinking involves processing information within a larger context, not just the individual level.
He introduces the concept of “little thinking,” which occurs at the individual level and is context-dependent. In contrast, “large thinking” involves processing information within systems where units like machines or humans play a role but are not the central focus.
Hidalgo emphasizes that our ability to think, whether as individuals or as part of larger systems, relies on the use of mediated interactions, such as language and the creation of objects. He highlights how humans have evolved their collective ability to process information by creating objects and technologies that augment their capabilities.
The author discusses the evolution of human thought, from dominion over matter to energy and, most recently, over physical order and information. He suggests that the future of thinking machines will occur at the interface where humans connect through objects.
Hidalgo envisions a future where human-machine networks continue to evolve, creating pockets where information grows, serving as the next natural step in the evolution of our species’ ability to process and beget information.
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