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He outlines key elements like the nexus, conductors, loops, and microservices—a nod toward modular, scalable software design. These components work together to enable flexible, dynamic thought processes, simulating a form of cognitive architecture.
Principled Ideation: Generating Thought
At the heart of the thinking process is principled ideation, which involves generating, evaluating, and refining thoughts based on heuristic imperatives. These principles define what the machine should prioritize and why—the core motives shaping its reasoning.
Shapiro proposes four essential criteria for these principles:
- Universal applicability—The system must be broadly relevant and adaptable across contexts.