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What is “the mind” and what is artificial intelligence?

In this course, we will explore the history of cognitive science and the way these ideas shape how we think of artificial cognition.

Status: Computational Thinking
Status: Psychology
BeginnerCourse8 hours

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H

4.0Reviewed May 25, 2020

This gives a decent overview and a starter towards interests in Computational Cognition, giving necessary background in the evolution of the research area.

NM

5.0Reviewed Jun 6, 2021

The course is very informative,week 4 questions are very tough ...but finally course completed

JV

5.0Reviewed Sep 2, 2020

Good introduction to the concept of the mind and must-read papers.

DC

5.0Reviewed Jun 21, 2020

It is a good introduction to what is artificial intelligence and that has been sought or meaning from its origins

MM

5.0Reviewed Apr 11, 2021

This was a lot of fun and just the right amount of challenging at the end!

TJ

5.0Reviewed May 5, 2020

Gives you a lot to think about. A great introduction to thinking about computational complexity and the mind vs the machine.

DP

4.0Reviewed Aug 3, 2020

Please make the programme more student-friendly, because so many hasn't sufficient mathematical-logical intelligence.

CN

5.0Reviewed Nov 29, 2020

This course has been extremely enlightening. Big thanks to Coursera and the University of Colorado, Boulder!

DB

4.0Reviewed Dec 29, 2020

Interesting questions - some were a little vague at times - altogether an interesting course.

KG

5.0Reviewed Jul 9, 2020

I really liked the approach of this course. Thanks a lot!

AM

5.0Reviewed Aug 7, 2020

Very interesting course with a basic level. Topics are addressed in a very general way. Topics are of philosophical importance and motivates you to think more about them.

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