Christine Haskell Christine Haskell

Taxonomy v Folksonomy

The concepts of taxonomy and folksonomy hold significant implications, especially in the context of emerging technologies like OpenAI. While traditional taxonomies offer structured hierarchies of knowledge, allowing for a systematic approach to information organization, folksonomies represent a more fluid and emergent way of categorizing information based on user-generated tags and metadata.

However, the challenge arises when technological advancements fail to incorporate divergent thinking and promote groupthink through convergent taxonomies. This phenomenon is particularly evident in language models, where developers' linguistic and cultural biases can influence the interpretation and representation of (the dominant) language.

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Christine Haskell Christine Haskell

Is it ARTIFICIAL intelligence or AUGMENTED intelligence?

Is it ARTIFICIAL intelligence or AUGMENTED intelligence?

The truth? It depends on the design's purpose. An organization’s purpose is informed by its values and profit motivation. Artificial intelligence aims to create autonomous systems that can perform tasks without human intervention, while augmented intelligence seeks to enhance human capabilities by providing AI-powered tools and assistance.

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AI helps brewers predict new beer varieties

Craftsmanship refers to something made with the highest quality. It requires a distinct mindset and approach. Values like durability, integrity, and calling are often associated with craftsmanship. 

In this story, AI enhances the notion of craft for a Carlsberg  brewing team, extending capabilities that have been practiced for centuries. 

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