Cognitive Scientist Joscha Bach: We Are the AI
haider1 · x · 2026-08-09
Cognitive scientist Joscha Bach offers a profound perspective on the nature of AI. He argues that AI is not something entirely "artificial," but rather a generalization and extension of the thinking and information processing we already do.
He also notes that intelligence itself is the smaller part of the equation; the much bigger challenge lies in achieving effective coordination.
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