Summary of Exploring Cognition Through Morphological Info-computational Framework, by Gordana Dodig-crnkovic
Exploring Cognition through Morphological Info-Computational Framework
by Gordana Dodig-Crnkovic
First submitted to arxiv on: 1 Dec 2024
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary In this research paper, scientists take a fresh look at cognition, the process by which living beings perceive, learn, reason, and solve problems. They argue that cognition is not unique to humans, but rather a fundamental ability shared by all living things, from single cells to complex organisms. The researchers propose an info-computational approach (ICON) that views natural structures as information and changes in these structures as computations. This framework relies on the perspective of a cognizing observer or agent. The paper explores how this approach connects with concepts like morphological computation, morphogenesis, agency, extended cognition, and evolutionary synthesis. It also touches on the free energy principle and active inference. By understanding cognition through its material substrate (embodiment), researchers can gain insights into biology, evolution, intelligence theory, AI, robotics, and other fields. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Cognition is a process that helps living things survive and thrive. Scientists used to think it was only possible in humans, but now they know it’s present in all kinds of organisms, from tiny cells to complex animals. This paper looks at how we can understand cognition better by thinking about it as a computation – like a computer program. They use ideas like morphogenesis (the process of growing and changing) and agency (the ability to make decisions) to help us see how cognition works. The researchers also talk about the importance of understanding our own body (embodiment) in how we think and learn. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Inference
