Changing the Layers of Mind.

Changing the Layers of Mind.

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Abstract:

It is common in cognitive science to assume that the mind is composed of layers of programmable machines. The machine of the top layer runs the end user program which, roughly speaking, performs the task at hand. Every other machine runs a program that implements the memories and primitive processes of the machine above it in the stack of layers. The bottom machine is actual neuronal hardware. A natural part of the layering principle in computer systems design is that the layers can be changed. In particular, any layer, except the hardware layer, can be replaced without changing the others. This essay examines the physiological implications of the hypothesis that layers can be changed. Keywords Cognitive architectures, Cognitive psychology, Transfer of training.

Author(s):

Vanlehn, Kurt

Author Organization(s):

CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIV PITTSBURGH PA DEPT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 15 Jun 86-31 Oct 87,

Pagination:

0019

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Identifying Numbers

Report Number(s):

PCG-12

Contract/Grant Number(s):

N00014-86-K-0349, N00014-86-K-0678

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing; JCA_6.2.2_Computing Services; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing

Modernization Areas:

Fully Networked C3

Communities of Interest:

C4I

Descriptor(s):

*COGNITION, ARCHITECTURE, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, COMPUTERS, HYPOTHESES, LAYERS, MACHINES, PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY), STACKING, TRANSFER OF TRAINING, USER NEEDS, BRAIN, NEURAL NETS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Psychology, Cybernetics

Keyword(s):

Layered computing

Report Date:

1987 Jul 02