Ken Forbus

Walter P. Murphy Professor of Computer Science and a Professor of Education at Northwestern University. Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence and is well-known for his development of the Structure Mapping Engine.

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May 13, 2025 • 1h 26min

Episode 181: Ken Forbus talks about AI and his development of the Structure Mapping Engine

Ken Forbus, a distinguished professor at Northwestern University and a pioneer in AI, discusses his journey from a nerdy kid to a leader in cognitive science. He shares anecdotes about his childhood and how family relocations influenced his passion for AI. The conversation highlights the Structure Mapping Engine's role in teaching computers to reason like humans. Forbus also explores advancements in analogical reasoning, the challenges of knowledge capture in education, and the future of AI in the workforce, advocating for balanced methodologies in tech development.

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