Re: [opencog-dev] Trying to understand the inference control problem.

On 02/26/2017 04:03 PM, Amirouche Boubekki wrote: I see that the wiki page is lacking in content or links regarding that matter http://wiki.opencog.org/w/Inference_Control . We need to remedy that. In that article, “The rules of

Re: [opencog-dev] Trying to understand the inference control problem.

On 02/27/2017 10:21 PM, Ken Kafieh wrote: So you are saying that you should use learning algorithms to pick out potentially useful inference chains. I feel like our brains probably approach it in a similar way so I guess I can agree that is a good starting point. But I am wondering if it may

Re: [opencog-dev] Trying to understand the inference control problem.

In one word: learning. > > In one sentence: Mine the history of inferences and ask the system to > come up with inference control patterns that may speed up future > inferences. So you are saying that you should use learning algorithms to pick out potentially useful inference chains. I

Re: [opencog-dev] Trying to understand the inference control problem.

On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 9:49:05 AM UTC+1, Nil wrote: > > Hi Ken, > > On 02/25/2017 07:42 AM, Ken Kafieh wrote: > > Thanks Ben, > [...] > I see that the wiki page is lacking in content or links regarding that > matter http://wiki.opencog.org/w/Inference_Control. We need to remedy

Re: [opencog-dev] Trying to understand the inference control problem.

On Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 9:49:05 AM UTC+1, Nil wrote: > > Hi Ken, > > On 02/25/2017 07:42 AM, Ken Kafieh wrote: > > > In one sentence: Mine the history of inferences and ask the system to > come up with inference control patterns that may speed up future > inferences. > > Of

Re: [opencog-dev] Trying to understand the inference control problem.

Hi Ken, To expand upon Nils characterization of inference control, I recommend reading Garry Sussmans short essay on robust systems. https://groups.csail.mit.edu/mac/users/gjs/6.945/readings/robust-systems.pdf It introduces the conceptual background (with references) that explain why inference

Re: [opencog-dev] Trying to understand the inference control problem.

Thanks Ben, My background in CS is modest as are my programming skills. I have a BA in computer science. I have worked various IT jobs over the years -- none of which involved serious programming. Sorry if I gave the impression that I would code (although down the road I think I would like

[opencog-dev] Trying to understand the inference control problem.

I want to help. My impression is that "inference control" is the principle hurdle for opencog, and other AGI efforts. I would like to try my hand at solving/reducing this problem. I have a general idea of the problem but I am sure I need a better handle on it. Is there a good description