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| Hierarchies: hierarchies are systems with separate levels between which changes propagate in one direction but not in the opposite direction. See also governance, master-slave dialectic, systems._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Marvin Minsky on Hierarchies - Dictionary of Arguments
Minsky I 34 Hierarchies/Minsky: (…) we should not try to extend very far the analogy between [software agents] and human supervisors and workers. Furthermore, (…), the relations between mental agents are not always strictly hierarchical. Which agents choose which others to do what jobs? Who will decide which jobs are done at all? Who decides what efforts to expend? How will conflicts be settled? >Conflicts/Minsky. Minsky I 35 Heterachies: (…) hierarchies do not always work. Consider that when two agents need to use each other's skills, then neither one can be on top. Later, we'll see more cross-connected rings and loops - when we are forced to consider the need for memory. >Memory/Minsky._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Minsky I Marvin Minsky The Society of Mind New York 1985 Minsky II Marvin Minsky Semantic Information Processing Cambridge, MA 2003 |
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