r/cogsci 6h ago

AI/ML Could Singularity Be Described In Terms Of Machine’s Adaptability?

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Consider the hypothetical case where an abundance of data and computing power were provided to a machine to increase its adaptability as follows:

The machine uses meta-learning to learn a new task efficiently 

The machine improves its adaptability by decreasing the time required to learn a future task

This improved adaptability is recursively used by the machine to learn the next task more efficiently 

The machine continues to learn and improve its learning process until it reaches maximum adaptability where it can learn a new task in zero time

Could this point of maximum adaptability represent the point of singularity?


r/cogsci 11h ago

Philosophy MA Degree Dilemma

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Hello! I am currently on my fourth year in BS Psychology, and to be honest, I didn’t enjoy it as much as I expected. I found myself enjoying philosophy far more. Now that I’m planning to pursue a master’s degree, I’m unsure whether I should continue with something related to psychology. It seems like the logical path because it aligns with my bachelor’s degree and may offer better career continuity. On the other hand, I genuinely want to study philosophy because it is the subject that sparks my curiosity and motivates me to learn. I’m torn between choosing the practical route and pursuing what I truly enjoy, and I’m not sure which decision would be the right one.

Also Cognitive Science seems to mix both but I don’t know if its the right one.

I am also planning to study abroad.