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Gerd Gigerenzer on How to Stay Smart in a Smart World
Aug 1, 2022
Gerd Gigerenzer, a psychologist at the Max Planck Institute and author of "How to Stay Smart in a Smart World," delves into the gaps between human and artificial intelligence. He argues that AI lacks the common sense and intuition necessary for life-and-death decisions, citing IBM's Watson as an example. Gigerenzer also stresses the importance of critical thinking and real-world education to navigate the complexities of today's tech-driven landscape, especially in combating misinformation and preserving personal privacy.
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- AI lacks human intuition in decision-making, emphasizing the need for real brains in critical choices.
- AI excels in pattern recognition but struggles with causal reasoning, contrasting with human cognitive abilities.
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Artificial Intelligence Lacks Common Sense
Artificial intelligence, particularly deep neural networks, excels at recognizing patterns and correlations but lacks common sense and intuitive understanding that humans possess. While AI can beat humans in specific tasks like chess and image recognition, it struggles with basic common sense reasoning and intuitive understanding of the world.
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