Readings README (Do not skip!)
What is intelligence?
How is intelligence realized in the physical world?
What uniquely separates the phenomenon of intelligence from other similar phenomena?
What is AI?
How is AI used in the physical world?
What is required to make the use of AI ethical?
No accepted theory of meaning and understanding exists
Systematic action requires knowledge of cause-effect relations
Reasoning in the physical world can only be non-axiomatic
Transparency means explanation
Explanation means cause-effect relations
AI systems that can represent cause-effect relations are few
How to Use This Page
Note: DO NOT SKIP READING THE BELOW TEXT
Papers under each section are ordered from most to least important, so start counting from the top.
[ x,y ]
x: necessary mandatory number of papers to be read – absolute minimum number.
y: the recommended number.
No number: Read all the papers listed.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you grasp the concepts covered in this class; the readings are my top choices (suggestions) for getting this done. However, if you are aware of alternative sources of treatment of the concepts covered in these you may prefer to read about them from your preferred source. If in doubt, ask me.
Assigned readings should be read before class.
If you do so you will already have some familiarity with the subject matter, which not only means you will remember it better but also that you can ask questions for clarification during the lecture and partially steer its direction.
Reading the papers after class is less effective.
You are expected to read all of the papers assigned in this course, at least 2-3 papers per week (4 recommended). Keep at it and you'll be fine!
Warning: Do not attempt to read papers during the group sessions as this is the absolute worst way to cover this material if you truly are interested in learning (you may of course have it open for reference).
Reading the assigned readings not at all should generally be avoided.
As you read papers from each of the following categories I want you ask yourself a few questions:
If you can answer them satisfactorily when you're done reading you're good! Even if you can't you'll be fine if you: Write down the discrepancies and bring them to class in the form of questions. There is no such thing as a 'stupid question' when you're learning something new.
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