The Periodic Table of Cognition: Are We Still in the Phlogiston Era of AI?
Drawing parallels between the early days of electricity's discovery and our current understanding of artificial intelligence, the author argues that our grasp of intelligence is fundamentally flawed, much like early scientists' misconceptions about electricity. Intelligence, the author posits, is likely not a singular force but a complex system composed of multiple cognitive elements, similar to how water is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen. An attempt to create a 'periodic table of cognition' using AI reveals the immense complexity of intelligence and highlights how our use of AI currently outpaces our understanding. Further exploration of these cognitive elements is crucial for predicting the future trajectory of AI development.
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