Second-order cybernetics and enactive perception

Purpose - To present an account of cognition integrating second-order cybernetics (SOC) together with enactive perception and dynamic systems theory.Design methodology approach - The paper presents a brief critique of classical models of cognition then outlines how integration of SOC, enactive perce...

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Published in:Kybernetes 2005-10, Vol.34 (9/10), p.1309-1320
Main Authors: Bishop, J.M, Nasuto, J.S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial intelligence
Cognition & reasoning
Cybernetics
Perceptions
Robots
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Summary:Purpose - To present an account of cognition integrating second-order cybernetics (SOC) together with enactive perception and dynamic systems theory.Design methodology approach - The paper presents a brief critique of classical models of cognition then outlines how integration of SOC, enactive perception and dynamic systems theory can overcome some weaknesses of the classical paradigm.Findings - Presents the critique of evolutionary robotics showing how the issues of teleology and autonomy are left unresolved by this paradigm although their solution fits within the proposed framework.Research limitations implications - The paper highlights the importance of genuine autonomy in the development of artificial cognitive systems. It sets out a framework within which the robotic research of cognitive systems could succeed.Practical implications - There are no immediate practical implications but see research implications.Originality value - It joins the discussion on the fundamental nature of cognitive systems and emphasise the importance of autonomy and embodiment.
ISSN:0368-492X
1758-7883
DOI:10.1108/03684920510614696