Gestalt Switch: From Artificial Intelligence to Artificial Minds

For many, both pro AI and con, the difference between the two terms – artificial intelligence and artificial minds – is of relatively little consequence, a matter of emphasis, perhaps. I take a different view.

Intelligence as a Measure of Performance

Intelligence is best conceived as a measure of performance. In the case of IQ it is the performance of a human mind. But one can also measure the performance of artificial devices of all kinds. For example, acceleration from 0 to 60 mph is a standard way of measuring the performance of ...