Computer Science Project Abstract
ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE, MEMETICS, AND COGNITIVE SCIENCE A.K.A A JOLLY ROMP IN THE EVOLUTIONARY DESIGN SPACE
Presenters:
Jennifer Levin, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; elsiemyd@imsa.edu
Jean Lu, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; azure@imsa.edu
Steven Quimby, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506; thefool@imsa.edu
Mentor:
Michael P. Ososky, President, Applied Computer Technology, 69 LaSalle Street, Aurora, IL 60505
Abstract:
Humans are descendants of genetics and memetics, two evolutionary systems that have intertwined to produce today’s culture and technology. Memetics is the evolution of ideas and culture that began as a result of changes induced by genetic evolution. These two processes have been contained in the human body but, as artificial intelligence develops, the memetics will decouple from genetics when it is transferred onto an independent substrate. This year, we investigated our criteria for intelligence, which includes an inextricable feedback loop between dynamic perception and problem solving. Technological developments based on the research into intelligence and evolutionary systems will alter people’s ideas of the definition of humanity, life, and existence, along with revolutionizing the standard of living.