"The term 'artificial,' at least in the context of artificial intelligence (AI), is used to distinguish it from 'natural' intelligence. Natural intelligence (again, within this context) refers instead to the cognitive capabilities of living beings - humans and animals, but especially humans. The word 'artificial' means that AI does not occur naturally: AI systems are designed, developed, and programmed by humans to perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, such as problem-solving, decision-making, learning, and understanding natural language.
"Now, in order to understand what makes artificial intelligence artificial, it is worth exploring the perspective of Blessed Ramon Llull, a medieval philosopher, missionary, logician, theologian, and mystic who lived in the 13th century and belonged to the Franciscan Third Order - in fact, he is buried in the Convent of St. Francis in his hometown in Palma de Mallorca. His notion of intelligence differs from modern AI in several significant ways - but also somehow predates it."
In a
recent commentary, writer/scholar Daniel Esparza
reflected on Blessed Ramon Llull's perspective on intelligence.
To access Mr. Esparza's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia: Daniel Esparza: A medieval philosopher’s approach to artificial intelligence (14 JUN 23)
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