Exploration of Abstraction in Computing and Cognition

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to abstraction in computing, philosophical foundations, and the interplay between logic and artificial intelligence as discussed in the lecture.

Abstraction

A process that focuses on essential qualities rather than specific details, particularly in computing and cognitive functions.

Symbolic Level

The level at which users interact with software and symbols rather than with the underlying hardware.

Aristotle

An ancient Greek philosopher known for his systematic cataloging of rules of correct reasoning and foundational work in logic.

Boolean Logic

A form of algebra in which all values are reduced to either true (1) or false (0), foundational for modern computing.

Epistemology

The branch of philosophy concerned with knowledge, belief, and the nature of truth.

Debugging

The process of identifying and correcting errors in computer code, analogous to the philosophical pursuit of clarity in reasoning.

Algorithms

Step-by-step procedures or formulas for solving problems or performing tasks, essential in programming and computational logic.

Artificial Neural Networks

Computational models inspired by the way biological neural networks work, forming the backbone of modern AI.

Existence Proof

Demonstration that a theory or concept is valid by showing that it can produce phenomena or applications, such as AI.

Metacognition

Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes, crucial for learning and rational deliberation.