Abstract :
The author explores Gerald Edelman´s work (G.M. Edelman, 1987; 1988; 1989; 1992) against the background of pertinent problems in artificial intelligence (AI): the traditional symbol manipulation paradigm, and other well-known developments such as Soar, the so-called new AI, connectionism, and genetic algorithms. Intelligence and symbol manipulation, Edelman´s neural group selection theory, its extension, and their relation to AI are discussed.<>
Keywords :
genetic algorithms; neural nets; neurophysiology; symbol manipulation; Soar; artificial intelligence; connectionism; genetic algorithms; neural group selection theory; neuronal group selection; symbol manipulation paradigm; Artificial intelligence; Biological system modeling; Brain modeling; Cognition; Cognitive science; Educational institutions; Genetic algorithms; Humans; Neuroscience; Physics;
