Symbolic Behavior in AI
Andrew and Kanjun discuss the behavioral perspective in AI, emphasizing that intelligence should be viewed through the lens of behavioral competencies rather than just symbolic manipulation. They highlight the importance of understanding how symbols are used and interpreted, shifting focus from the implementation to the human-centric aspects of symbol manipulation.In this clip
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