Society of Mind

The Society of Mind is a concept proposed by Marvin Minsky suggesting that intelligence arises from many small, specialized units or "agents" within our minds. These agents work together like a society, each handling specific tasks such as recognizing patterns, planning, or memory. Their collaboration and interaction create complex thoughts and behaviors, much like a community working toward common goals. This decentralized approach helps explain how the mind can perform such a wide range of functions adaptively and efficiently.