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| Computational Model: In philosophy, a computational model is an assumption about the functioning of the mind that assumes similarities between thought and information processing in cybernetic systems. See also Computation, Cognition, Information processing._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Joseph Weizenbaum on Computer Model - Dictionary of Arguments
I 234 Computer Model/General Problem Solver/GPS/Artificial Intelligence/Newell/Simon/Weizenbaum: (described in A. Newell und H. A. Simon 1972(1)). General Problem Solver/Weizenbaum: is basically nothing more than a programming language in which you can write programs for certain highly specialized tasks. >Computer languages, >Problem solving. I 236 The General Problem Solver (GPS) is a frame within which the logical theory program runs. To solve problems, you have to work with very general symbolic structures that represent objects, operators, properties of objects and differences between objects, and one also has to create a method catalog. But even then, GPS does not allow you to draw conclusions from such "principles". >Principles. WeizenbaumVsSimon/WeizenbaumVsNewell: the statement that the General Problem Solver (GPS) is in every sense an embodiment of human problem solving is tantamount to the statement that the algebra of the secondary school is also such an embodiment. I 237 Problem: that says nothing about the psychology of human problem solving. Outside world/Newell/Simon: Particular attention should be paid to the restrictions on GPS access to the outside world. The initial part of the explicit commands to GPS has been acquired by humans long before this when building up their vocabulary. >Language, >Language use, >Language community, >Knowledge, >World/Thinking. I 238 WeizenbaumVsSimon/WeizenbaumVsNewell: this is where the true facts are bypassed. In reality, the question is what happens to the whole person as he or she builds up his or her vocabulary. >Language acquisition. How is his/her understanding of what a "problem" is shaped by the experiences that are an inseparable part of his/her vocabulary acquisition? >Problems, >H.A. Simon, >A. Newell. 1. A. Newell und H. A. Simon, Human Problem Solving, Englewood Cliffs(N. J. 1972, Kap 9: Logic, GPS and Human Behavior, S. 455-554_____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Weizenbaum I Joseph Weizenbaum Computer Power and Human Reason. From Judgment to Calculation, W. H. Freeman & Comp. 1976 German Edition: Die Macht der Computer und die Ohnmacht der Vernunft Frankfurt/M. 1978 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-27