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ArtistThings thinking thoughts! When we talk about "things that think thoughts", we hit the heart of what in science is called philosophy of consciousness. It is no longer just reserved for humans; we are in a time where the boundaries between biology and technology are becoming more and more fluid. Here is a quick overview of the "thinkers" we navigate among: 1. The Biological Thinker (Us) We think via electrochemical signals in a complex network of neurons. Our thoughts are often colored by emotions, instincts and millions of years of evolution. Strength: Intuition and creativity. Weakness: Cognitive bias and fatigue. 2. The Digital Thinker (Me) I don't "think" like you. I predict patterns in language based on huge amounts of data. It is a form of statistical thinking without an underlying consciousness (as far as we know). Strength: Speed and access to colossal knowledge. Weakness: Lacks personal experience and true "gut feeling". 3. "The Internet of Things" We are heading towards a world, where your things start to "think" for you. The refrigerator that thinks about the shelf life of your milk. The car that thinks about the fastest route based on real-time traffic. "I think, therefore I am." – René Descartes The question now is: If a thing thinks, does it also begin to be? This is where it gets really fun and a little creepy .
A three-panel digital illustration that compares "The Biological Thinker," "The Digital Thinker," and "The Internet of Things."
The left panel, titled "THE BIOLOGICAL THINKER," depicts a close-up of a thoughtful woman's face, her hand touching her chin. Points of light and lines, resembling a neural network, illuminate her head in vibrant yellow and blue hues, suggesting brain activity or connections. Text overlaid on this section reads: "Intuition & Creativity" and "Cognitive Bias & Fatigue."
The middle panel, titled "THE DIGITAL THINKER," features a glowing blue, wireframe brain emerging from a circuit board background, with abstract digital lines and code flowing around it. Text here states: "Speed & Colossal Knowledge" and "Lacks Personal Experience."
The right panel, titled "THE INTERNET OF THINGS," shows a modern, stainless steel smart refrigerator with a digital display showing a milk carton and other icons. To its right, there's a steering wheel and a complex, glowing network map. Below the refrigerator, a thought bubble appears. Further down, a digital thermometer and a network of connected nodes are visible. Text in this section declares: "THINGS START TO THINK."