Meaning of Moravec's paradox | Babel Free
Definitions
The observation that, contrary to traditional assumptions, reasoning (which is high-level in humans) requires very little computation, but sensorimotor skills (comparatively low-level in humans) require enormous computational resources.
Examples
“Dr. Herculano-Houzel's research⟳ on the human brain reveals an unexpected insight that sheds light⟳ on Moravec's paradox: our ability to perceive and respond⟳ to our immediate environment actually demands a lot of brainpower.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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