Artificial Intelligence, Blind Thoughts, and Cognitive Labor. Learning to Reason with Machines
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Abstract
The article explores the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and human thought, questioning the application of «intelligence» to machines. It examines the distinction between human thinking, shaped by consciousness and emotions, and the algorithmic calculations of AI, which lack awareness. The discussion also addresses the role of machines in cognitive labor and their ability to handle complex tasks, freeing humans from «servile functions». A key theme is the notion of machines as «artifices» or «tricks» against nature, historically seen as deceptive, but now central to modern technological advancement. The article proposes a new vision of human-machine interaction, highlighting a symbiosis between technology and cognition rather than a direct comparison to human intelligence.
Keywords
- AI
- cognition
- learning
- nature
- technology