Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the health-check domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/brownpelican/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121

Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the mfn-opts domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /nas/content/live/brownpelican/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121
The AI Paradigm of Knowing and Its Problems (Part 2 of Technology and the Limitations of Artificial Intelligence), by Thomas B. Fowler – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

The AI Paradigm of Knowing and Its Problems (Part 2 of Technology and the Limitations of Artificial Intelligence), by Thomas B. Fowler

Daily Scripture Reading and Meditation: Why Are You Anxious – Seek First His Kingdom
June 22, 2024
Why So Much Ado About the Ten Commandments? by John M. Grondelski, Ph.D. 
June 22, 2024
0

Artificial Intelligence. Tara Winstead. Pexels

By Thomas B. Fowler, Catholic Culture, Jun 21, 2024

Previous in series: AI, its capabilities and threats (Part 1 of Technology and the limitations of artificial intelligence)

 Thomas Fowler Sc.D. has been analyzing data and programs for 50 years, serving as a consultant to government agencies. He has also been a professor of mathematics, physics, and engineering, and is the author of four books and 145 articles, several dealing with the climate change issue. He is especially concerned about the increasing polticization of science and engineering, and its effect on student education and the ability of elected officials to make accurate judgments. See full bio.

Overview

Why does AI fail so spectacularly? To answer this question, we must look at how computers operate, and how that limits what they can do. In order to do things that manifest “intelligence”, any AI system has to be based on a paradigm of knowing. That is, how does the computer “know” about its task or subject?

This is something about which AI engineers and theorists do not think, because there isn’t much choice. AI is perforce based on algorithmic processes that utilize inputs (data or sensors) and output instructions or text. Essentially, modern AI is based squarely on ideas that stem from the British empiricist tradition, in particular the philosophy of David Hume (1711-1776). There are three key elements: the division of functions among “components”, the type of report sent to the mind by the senses, and a nominalist view of the process. …

Continue reading >>>>>>>>>

Related posts

Image by Grok. "The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest ..." ~Thomas Jefferson (1775).

October 16, 2025

Founder’s Quote: “The Whole Art of Government Consists in the Art of Being Honest” ~Thomas Jefferson

Read more

Brad. Unsplash. Bible, rainbow

October 16, 2025

“Gay-Washed” Bible’s Imprimatur Should Be Withdrawn. Here’s Why. by Peter Wolfgang

Read more

forest, AI. by Grok

October 16, 2025

The Latest Rift in the Democrats’ Coalition: Big Tech vs. Environmentalists, by Thaddeus G. McCotter

Read more