Artificial intelligence and the limits of the humanities
This is an incremental perspective on integrating AI into humanities to overcome cognitive barriers and enhance relevance.
The paper argues that the complexity of modern cultures exceeds human cognitive limits, requiring humanities to adapt through artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary research to revitalize disciplines like art and philosophy, making them more attractive and capable of addressing global challenges.
The complexity of cultures in the modern world is now beyond human comprehension. Cognitive sciences cast doubts on the traditional explanations based on mental models. The core subjects in humanities may lose their importance. Humanities have to adapt to the digital age. New, interdisciplinary branches of humanities emerge. Instant access to information will be replaced by instant access to knowledge. Understanding the cognitive limitations of humans and the opportunities opened by the development of artificial intelligence and interdisciplinary research necessary to address global challenges is the key to the revitalization of humanities. Artificial intelligence will radically change humanities, from art to political sciences and philosophy, making these disciplines attractive to students and enabling them to go beyond current limitations.