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Exploring the Future of AI: Thinking Agents and Beyond

Introduction: Moving Beyond the Technological to the Philosophical

In a recent talk, a leading figure in AI and product development, co-founder of Kogo, delved into an intriguing discussion about the nature of thinking and its relationship with memory—an area that is central to both human cognition and artificial intelligence. While most of us operate on autopilot, often without conscious thought, the speaker challenged us to consider whether thinking is possible without memory. The conversation seamlessly transitioned from philosophical questions to practical applications, particularly focusing on the emerging concept of agentic AI—a new frontier that promises to revolutionize enterprise systems and autonomous operations.