The Knowledge Level

Abstract

This paper focuses on a basic substantive problem: the nature of knowledge and representation. There are ample indications that artificial intelligence is in need of substantial work in this area. The paper proposes a theory of the nature of knowledge, namely, that there is another computer system level immediately above the symbol (or program) level. The nature of computer system levels is reviewed, the new level proposed, and its definition is treated in detail. Knowledge itself is the processing medium at this level and the principle of rationality plays a central role. Some consequences of the existence of the knowledge level and some relations to other fields are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106556

Entities

People

  • Allen Newell

Organizations

  • Carnegie Mellon University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Languages
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Diagrams
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Information Processing
  • Intelligent Agents
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Language
  • Logic Gates
  • Natural Languages
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Computational Linguistics
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy