Ep.08. Can Machines Truly Think? A Look at the Limits of AI

"Creativity and Expert Systems: A Divergence of the Minds" by Donald O. Walter (1988) This paper, written by Donald O. Walter, critiques the shortcomings of traditional “cognitivist” models of the mind in artificial intelligence and proposes alternative models based on a macro-quantum approach. Walter argues that current computer systems are insufficiently equipped to understand the complex processes of human cognition, particularly in relation to creative thinking. He rejects the reductionist approach taken by prominent figures like McCarthy, Simon, and Newell and instead advocates for a more holistic, non-computable framework. He suggests that the brain’s functioning is influenced by macro-quantum phenomena, similar to those observed in laser technology, which makes it difficult to analyse using traditional methods. Walter concludes by advocating for a shift in focus towards alternative models that can better capture the complexities and unpredictability of human thinking.

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