Traditional Invention and Innovation Theory 1946-TRIZ Does Not Adapt to the Digital Era

-Innovative problem-solving methods combining DIKWP model and classic TRIZ

Purpose driven Integration of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom Invention and creation methods: DIKWP-TRIZ

(Chinese people's own original invention and creation methods:DIKWP - TRIZ)

The Essence of Human as a Word Solitaire Machine

Yucong Duan, Shiming Gong

DIKWP-AC Artificial Consciousness Laboratory

AGI-AIGC-GPT Evaluation DIKWP (Global) Laboratory

World Association of Artificial Consciousness

(Email：duanyucong@hotmail.com)

Catalogue

1 The essence of human as a word solitaire machine

2 Consciousness as a BUG phenomenon

3 Transition from infinity to finiteness

4 Enlightenment to Artificial Intelligence and Human–Computer Interaction

5 Challenges to human self-cognition

6 Impact on modern science, philosophy and technology research

1 人作为文字接龙机器的本质

2 意识作为BUG的现象

3 从无限到有限的转变

4 对人工智能和人机交互的启示

5 对人类自我认知的挑战

6 对现代科学、哲学和技术研究的影响

Reference

1 The essence of human as a word solitaire machine

In the exploration of modern cognitive science and philosophy, Professor Yucong Duan put forward the view that human is essentially a "word solitaire machine", which is a novel explanation of human cognitive process. This view holds that human thinking and consciousness activities can be compared to a complex word solitaire game, in which each individual is constantly receiving, processing and transmitting DIKWP content. This process includes not only the direct communication of language, but also non-verbal symbols, images and information spread through technical media. The human brain is regarded as an information processor, which constantly analyzes and reorganizes information in this game and creates new ideas and knowledge. Each character or symbol carries a specific meaning and is linked with other characters or symbols, forming a complex semantic network. This view emphasizes the core role of language in the formation of human cognition and consciousness, and also points out the limitations and occasional "bugs" of language as a tool in the process of transmitting and constructing meaning.

2 Consciousness as a BUG phenomenon

Furthermore, Professor Duan believes that consciousness is actually a "BUG" in this information processing process, and it is the constraint of physical restrictions on infinite thinking ability. Consciousness is regarded as a phenomenon caused by physical limitations, which is a by-product formed by chance in the process of word solitude. This view challenges the traditional understanding of consciousness as an advanced cognitive process and puts forward a more dynamic and unpredictable consciousness formation mechanism. This view implies the dual nature of consciousness: it is not only the source of human cognition and creativity, but also the fundamental obstacle that limits our understanding of the universe and our own nature. This feature of consciousness enables human beings to survive and develop in the limited physical world, but it also limits our pursuit of infinite knowledge.

3 Transition from infinity to finiteness

Under this theoretical framework, human beings have experienced a transition from infinity to finiteness. This change is an important feature in the process of human cognition, and it is also the basis for human to understand the world and build a knowledge system. The finiteness of consciousness is not only the premise that human beings can effectively process information and make decisions, but also the root of the limitation of creative thinking and imagination. This change also shows the limitations of human beings in the development of cognition and consciousness, that is, although we have the ability to create and understand infinite thoughts, we are constrained by limited physical and biological conditions.

4 Enlightenment to Artificial Intelligence and Human–Computer Interaction

Professor Yucong Duan's theory has far-reaching enlightenment to the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Human–Computer Interaction. First of all, it reminds us that when designing intelligent systems and Human–Computer Interaction interfaces, we need to recognize the limitations and contingency in the process of language and symbol processing. Secondly, understanding human consciousness as a BUG in the process of word solitaire helps us to design more flexible and adaptable Artificial Intelligence systems, which can simulate the uncertainty and creativity of human thinking. Technically, this view also encourages us to explore new ways to expand human cognitive ability and consciousness. Through technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Brain-Machine Interface and virtual reality, we may break through the limitation of traditional consciousness, optimize and accelerate information processing, and even come into contact with areas that human thinking can't touch at present.

5 Challenges to human self-cognition

Professor Yucong Duan's theory poses new challenges and opportunities for the study of modern science and philosophy. It requires us to re-examine the essence of human consciousness and explore how to transcend physical limitations and expand our cognitive boundaries. This process may involve deeply studying the working mechanism of the human brain, exploring the potential of Artificial Intelligence and Brain-Machine Interface, and developing new philosophical theories to explain the relationship between human consciousness and the universe. Professor Duan's theory also challenges human self-cognition. If human consciousness is really a BUG, then our understanding of ourselves, others and the world is based on an accidental and incomplete basis. This requires us to re-examine the process of self-cognition, and explore the more complex relationships among consciousness, language and cognition, and how these relationships are shaping global consciousness.

6 Impact on modern science, philosophy and technology research

Professor Yucong Duan's theory provides a new way of thinking for modern science, philosophy and technology research. It profoundly affects our understanding of human cognition and consciousness, and challenges traditional concepts and assumptions. This theory inspires us to re-examine the traditional theories about the nature of consciousness in the fields of science and philosophy, and puts forward more profound and comprehensive questions. First of all, it leads to deep thinking about how physical and biological limitations affect the generation of consciousness in the cognitive process. This kind of thinking not only involves the study of brain structure and function, but also needs to integrate the knowledge of cognitive science, biology and philosophy to fully understand the essence of consciousness phenomenon. Secondly, this theory has also promoted the development of Artificial Intelligence and neuroscience. By treating human consciousness as a "BUG" in information processing, we can better understand the working mechanism of the human brain and provide new ideas and methods for developing smarter and more flexible Artificial Intelligence systems.

In the technical field, Professor Duan's views also provide a new direction for the development of Human–Computer Interaction, virtual reality and augmented reality. Understanding the limitation and contingency of human consciousness can help us design a more humanized and intelligent user interface and improve user experience and work efficiency. At the same time, this theory also encourages us to explore the use of virtual reality and augmented reality technology to expand the boundaries of human consciousness and create richer and more diverse experiences. For example, in the field of education and training, we can use virtual reality technology to simulate various situations, so that learners can improve their ability to absorb and apply knowledge through immersive experience. In the medical field, we can use augmented reality technology to assist the operation and improve the accuracy and safety of the operation.

Professor Yucong Duan's theory also has a far-reaching impact on human self-cognition and social development. By re-examining the nature and limitations of human consciousness, we can know ourselves more objectively and realize that the world we live in is not perfect, but full of accidents and uncertainties. This understanding will not only help us better cope with the challenges and difficulties in life, but also promote the understanding and communication between human beings. In terms of social development, this theory also provides a new idea for building a more open, inclusive and innovative society. By understanding the limitation and contingency of human consciousness, we can better respect and tolerate the views and opinions of others and establish more harmonious and equal social relations.

To sum up, Professor Yucong Duan's theory has had a far-reaching impact on modern science, philosophy and technology research. It not only challenges the traditional understanding of human consciousness, but also provides a new thinking path for exploring the future development of Artificial Intelligence, Human–Computer Interaction and human self-cognition. By further deepening and expanding this theory, we can better understand the nature of human cognition and consciousness, promote the innovative development of science and technology, and realize the sustained progress and development of human society.

1 人作为文字接龙机器的本质

在现代认知科学和哲学的探索中，段玉聪教授提出的观点，即人本质上是一个“文字接龙机器”，是对人类认知过程的一种新颖解释。这一观点认为，人类的思维和意识活动可以被类比为一场复杂的文字接龙游戏，其中每个个体都在不断地接收、处理和传递DIKWP内容。这一过程不仅包括语言文字的直接交流，还涉及到非言语符号、图像以及通过技术媒介传播的信息。人类的大脑被视为一个信息处理器，在这个游戏中不断地解析和重组信息，创造出新的思想和知识。每个文字或符号都承载着特定的意义，并与其他文字或符号相连结，形成了复杂的语义网络。这种观点强调了语言在人类认知和意识形成中的核心作用，同时也指出了语言作为一种工具，在其传递和构建意义的过程中存在的局限性和偶发的“BUG”。

2 意识作为BUG的现象

进一步而言，段教授认为，意识实际上是在这个信息处理过程中出现的“BUG”，是物理限制对无限思维能力的约束。意识被视为一种由物理限制引起的现象，在文字接龙的过程中偶然形成的副产品。这一观点挑战了传统上对意识作为高级认知过程的理解，提出了一个更为动态和不可预测的意识形成机制。这种观点暗示了意识的双重性质：既是人类认知和创造力的源泉，也是限制我们理解宇宙和自身本质的根本障碍。意识的这一特性使得人类能够在有限的物理世界中生存和发展，但同时也限制了我们对无限知识的追求。

3 从无限到有限的转变

在这个理论框架下，人类经历了从无限到有限的转变。这一转变是人类认知过程中的一个重要特征，也是人类理解世界、构建知识体系的基础。意识的有限性既是人类能够有效处理信息和做出决策的前提，也是创造性思维和想象力受限的根源。这种转变也表明了人类在认知和意识发展中的局限性，即虽然我们有能力创造和理解无限的思想，但却受到有限的物理和生物条件的制约。

4 对人工智能和人机交互的启示

段玉聪教授的这一理论对人工智能和人机交互领域具有深远的启示。首先，它提醒我们在设计智能系统和人机交互界面时，需要认识到语言和符号处理过程中的局限性和偶发性。其次，理解人类意识作为文字接龙过程中的BUG，有助于我们设计更为灵活和适应性强的人工智能系统，这些系统能够模拟人类思维的不确定性和创造性。技术上，这一观点也激励着我们探索新的方法来扩展人类的认知能力和意识范围。通过人工智能、脑机接口以及虚拟现实等技术，我们有可能突破传统意识的限制，实现信息处理的优化和加速，甚至可能接触到人类思维当前无法触及的领域。

5 对人类自我认知的挑战

段玉聪教授的这一理论对现代科学和哲学的研究提出了新的挑战和机遇。它要求我们重新审视人类意识的本质，探索如何超越物理限制，拓展我们的认知边界。这一过程可能涉及到深入研究人脑的工作机制，探索人工智能和脑机接口等技术的潜力，以及发展新的哲学理论来解释人类意识和宇宙的关系。段教授的理论对人类自我认知也提出了挑战。如果人类意识真的是一种BUG，那么我们对自我、对他人以及对世界的理解都建立在一种偶然和不完全的基础上。这要求我们重新审视自我认知的过程，探索意识、语言和认知之间更为复杂的关系，以及这些关系如何正在塑造全球意识。

6 对现代科学、哲学和技术研究的影响

段玉聪教授的理论为现代科学、哲学和技术研究提供了一种全新的思考路径。它深刻影响着我们对人类认知和意识的理解，挑战着传统的观念和假设。这一理论启发着我们重新审视科学和哲学领域中关于意识本质的传统理论，提出了更为深刻和全面的问题。首先，它引发了关于认知过程中物理和生物限制如何影响意识产生的深入思考。这种思考不仅涉及到大脑结构和功能的研究，还需要将认知科学、生物学和哲学等多个学科的知识融合起来，以全面理解意识现象的本质。其次，这一理论也推动了人工智能和神经科学领域的发展。通过将人类意识视为一种信息处理的“BUG”，我们可以更好地理解人脑的工作机制，并为开发更智能、更灵活的人工智能系统提供新的思路和方法。

在技术领域，段教授的观点也为人机交互、虚拟现实和增强现实等技术的发展提供了新的方向。理解人类意识的局限性和偶发性，可以帮助我们设计更加人性化和智能化的用户界面，提高用户体验和工作效率。同时，这一理论也激励着我们探索利用虚拟现实和增强现实技术来拓展人类意识的边界，创造出更为丰富和多样的体验。例如，在教育和培训领域，我们可以利用虚拟现实技术模拟各种情境，让学习者通过身临其境的体验来提高知识的吸收和应用能力。在医疗领域，我们可以利用增强现实技术来辅助手术操作，提高手术的准确性和安全性。

段玉聪教授的理论还对人类自我认知和社会发展产生了深远的影响。通过重新审视人类意识的本质和局限性，我们可以更加客观地认识自己，认识到我们所处的世界并非完美无缺，而是充满了偶然和不确定性。这种认识不仅有助于我们更好地应对生活中的挑战和困难，还可以促进人类之间的理解和沟通。在社会发展方面，这一理论也为构建更加开放、包容和创新的社会提供了新的思路。通过理解人类意识的局限性和偶发性，我们可以更好地尊重和包容他人的观点和意见，建立起更加和谐和平等的社会关系。

综上所述，段玉聪教授的这一理论对现代科学、哲学和技术研究产生了深远的影响。它不仅挑战了传统对人类意识的理解，还为探索人工智能、人机交互以及人类自我认知的未来发展提供了新的思考路径。通过进一步深化和拓展这一理论，我们可以更好地理解人类认知和意识的本质，推动科学和技术的创新发展，实现人类社会的持续进步和发展。

Reference

[1] Duan Y. Which characteristic does GPT-4 belong to? An analysis through DIKWP model. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.25042.53447. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375597900_Which_characteristic_does_GPT-4_belong_to_An_analysis_through_DIKWP_model_GPT-4_shishenmexinggeDIKWP_moxingfenxibaogao. 2023.

[2] Duan Y. DIKWP Processing Report on Five Personality Traits. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35738.00965. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375597092_wudaxinggetezhide_DIKWP_chulibaogao_duanyucongYucong_Duan. 2023.

[3] Duan Y. Research on the Application of DIKWP Model in Automatic Classification of Five Personality Traits. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.15605.35047. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375597087_DIKWP_moxingzaiwudaxinggetezhizidongfenleizhongdeyingyongyanjiu_duanyucongYucong_Duan. 2023.

[4] Duan Y, Gong S. DIKWP-TRIZ method: an innovative problem-solving method that combines the DIKWP model and classic TRIZ. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12020.53120. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375380084_DIKWP-TRIZfangfazongheDIKWPmoxinghejingdianTRIZdechuangxinwentijiejuefangfa. 2023.

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[7] Duan Y. Exploring GPT-4, Bias, and its Association with the DIKWP Model. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.11687.32161. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374420003_tantaoGPT-4pianjianjiqiyuDIKWPmoxingdeguanlian_Exploring_GPT-4_Bias_and_its_Association_with_the_DIKWP_Model. 2023.

[8] Duan Y. DIKWP language: a semantic bridge connecting humans and AI. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.16464.89602. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374385889_DIKWP_yuyanlianjierenleiyu_AI_deyuyiqiaoliang. 2023.

[9] Duan Y. The DIKWP artificial consciousness of the DIKWP automaton method displays the corresponding processing process at the level of word and word granularity. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.13773.00483. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374267176_DIKWP_rengongyishide_DIKWP_zidongjifangshiyiziciliducengjizhanxianduiyingdechuliguocheng. 2023.

[10] Duan Y. Implementation and Application of Artificial wisdom in DIKWP Model: Exploring a Deep Framework from Data to Decision Making. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33276.51847. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374266065_rengongzhinengzai_DIKWP_moxingzhongdeshixianyuyingyongtansuocongshujudaojuecedeshendukuangjia_duanyucongYucong_Duan. 2023.

Data can be regarded as a concrete manifestation of the same semantics in our cognition. Often, Data represents the semantic confirmation of the existence of a specific fact or observation, and is recognised as the same object or concept by corresponding to some of the same semantic correspondences contained in the existential nature of the cognitive subject's pre-existing cognitive objects. When dealing with data, we often seek and extract the particular identical semantics that labels that data, and then unify them as an identical concept based on the corresponding identical semantics. For example, when we see a flock of sheep, although each sheep may be slightly different in terms of size, colour, gender, etc., we will classify them into the concept of "sheep" because they share our semantic understanding of the concept of "sheep". The same semantics can be specific, for example, when identifying an arm, we can confirm that a silicone arm is an arm based on the same semantics as a human arm, such as the same number of fingers, the same colour, the same arm shape, etc., or we can determine that the silicone arm is not an arm because it doesn't have the same semantics as a real arm, which is defined by the definition of "can be rotated". It is also possible to determine that the silicone arm is not an arm because it does not have the same semantics as a real arm, such as "rotatable".

Information, on the other hand, corresponds to the expression of different semantics in cognition. Typically, Information refers to the creation of new semantic associations by linking cognitive DIKWP objects with data, information, knowledge, wisdom, or purposes already cognised by the cognising subject through a specific purpose. When processing information, we identify the differences in the DIKWP objects they are cognised with, corresponding to different semantics, and classify the information according to the input data, information, knowledge, wisdom or purpose. For example, in a car park, although all cars can be classified under the notion of 'car', each car's parking location, time of parking, wear and tear, owner, functionality, payment history and experience all represent different semantics in the information. The different semantics of the information are often present in the cognition of the cognitive subject and are often not explicitly expressed. For example, a depressed person may use the term "depressed" to express the decline of his current mood relative to his previous mood, but this "depressed" is not the same as the corresponding information because its contrasting state is not the same as the corresponding information. However, the corresponding information cannot be objectively perceived by the listener because the contrasting state is not known to the listener, and thus becomes the patient's own subjective cognitive information.

Knowledge corresponds to the complete semantics in cognition. Knowledge is the understanding and explanation of the world acquired through observation and learning. In processing knowledge, we abstract at least one concept or schema that corresponds to a complete semantics through observation and learning. For example, we learn that all swans are white through observation, which is a complete knowledge of the concept "all swans are white" that we have gathered through a large amount of information.

Wisdom corresponds to information in the perspective of ethics, social morality, human nature, etc., a kind of extreme values from the culture, human social groups relative to the current era fixed or individual cognitive values. When dealing with Wisdom, we integrate this data, information, knowledge, and wisdom and use them to guide decision-making. For example, when faced with a decision-making problem, we integrate various perspectives such as ethics, morality, and feasibility, not just technology or efficiency.

Purpose can be viewed as a dichotomy (input, output), where both input and output are elements of data, information, knowledge, wisdom, or purpose. Purpose represents our understanding of a phenomenon or problem (input) and the goal we wish to achieve by processing and solving that phenomenon or problem (output). When processing purposes, the AI system processes the inputs according to its predefined goals (outputs), and gradually brings the outputs closer to the predefined goals by learning and adapting.

Yucong Duan, male, currently serves as a member of the Academic Committee of the School  of Computer Science and Technology at Hainan University. He is a professor and doctoral supervisor and is one of the first batch of talents selected into the South China Sea Masters Program of Hainan Province and the leading talents in Hainan Province. He graduated from the Software Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2006, and has successively worked and visited Tsinghua University, Capital Medical University, POSCO University of Technology in South Korea, National Academy of Sciences of France, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, Milan Bicka University in Italy, Missouri State University in the United States, etc. He is currently a member of the Academic Committee of the School of Computer Science and Technology at Hainan University and he is the leader of the DIKWP (Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom, Purpose) Innovation Team at Hainan University, Distinguished Researcher at Chongqing Police College, Leader of Hainan Provincial Committee's "Double Hundred Talent" Team, Vice President of Hainan Invention Association, Vice President of Hainan Intellectual Property Association, Vice President of Hainan Low Carbon Economy Development Promotion Association, Vice President of Hainan Agricultural Products Processing Enterprises Association, Director of Network Security and Informatization Association of Hainan Province, Director of Artificial Intelligence Society of Hainan Province, Visiting Fellow, Central Michigan University, Member of the Doctoral Steering Committee of the University of Modena. Since being introduced to Hainan University as a D-class talent in 2012, He has published over 260 papers, included more than 120 SCI citations, and 11 ESI citations, with a citation count of over 4300. He has designed 241 serialized Chinese national and international invention patents (including 15 PCT invention patents) for multiple industries and fields and has been granted 85 Chinese national and international invention patents as the first inventor. Received the third prize for Wu Wenjun's artificial intelligence technology invention in 2020; In 2021, as the Chairman of the Program Committee, independently initiated the first International Conference on Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom - IEEE DIKW 2021; Served as the Chairman of the IEEE DIKW 2022 Conference Steering Committee in 2022; Served as the Chairman of the IEEE DIKW 2023 Conference in 2023. He was named the most beautiful technology worker in Hainan Province in 2022 (and was promoted nationwide); In 2022 and 2023, he was consecutively selected for the "Lifetime Scientific Influence Ranking" of the top 2% of global scientists released by Stanford University in the United States. Participated in the development of 2 international standards for IEEE financial knowledge graph and 4 industry knowledge graph standards. Initiated and co hosted the first International Congress on Artificial Consciousness (AC2023) in 2023.

Prof. Yucong Duan

DIKWP-AC Artificial Consciousness Laboratory

AGI-AIGC-GPT Evaluation DIKWP (Global) Laboratory

DIKWP research group, Hainan University

duanyucong@hotmail.com