The Creator and the Creation: When the Human Mind Meets its Mirror

Abstract

It all began with an intriguing conversation amongst friends and colleagues regarding the main theme of 
this issue—Minds & Machines. A thought came up during our discussion that when we think about any 
AI system, the first thing that comes to our mind is which algorithm is used and its other ripples, like 
complexity, efficiency, etc. What does this AI system do, and what does it not do? But we are rarely 
concerned about the intention behind the creation of  that AI system. If the intention is considered as the 
source of any AI system, the system will mirror that  intention—except for any potential side effects. At 
the same time, the creation of any AI system also offers a unique opportunity for self-reflection. It 
shows a potential path toward transcending the very limitations it exposes, given that AI can process data 
on a level that humans cannot. The best example of this is the famous Turing Test created by Alan 
Turing in the year 1950 (Turing, 1950). Most of us know what the Turing Test is and what it does. In 
fact, it is considered the birth of artificial intelligence.