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The human brain is not a machine

This common comparison invites us to see ourselves as sub-optimal alternatives to AI agents

The human brain is not a machine

TL;DR

  • The comparison of the human brain to AI agents can lead to viewing humans as suboptimal.
  • This analogy frames human cognition in terms of efficiency and capabilities relative to machines.
  • The article implies this comparison is a common but potentially misleading viewpoint.