Artificial Intelligence Against Artisan Intelligence: A Historical Debate

The look of the historian

In today's world where the acronym IA instantly evokes Artificial Intelligence, another reading deserves our attention: that of Artisanal Intelligence.

This confrontation between two forms of intelligence is not new, but today takes on a particular dimension in our society in full technological transformation.

Picture on the right François Icher Doctor in history.

Francois icher doctor in history
How Artisan Intelligence Resists to the Modern Technological Wave

Craft intelligence, embodied in particular by the Companions and Companions of the Tour de France, represents an ancestral know-how where the hand and mind work in perfect symbiosis.

This dialogue between thought and gesture dates back to antiquity, where already Anaxagore claimed that "The hand is spirit!".
In opposition, Aristotle argued that it is intelligence that precedes manual capacity.

"It is not because there are hands that man is the most intelligent of beings but because he is the most intelligent of beings that he has hands."

Aristotle

This historical duality finds a striking echo in our contemporary era. In fact, 85% of traditional trades are now transformed by artificial intelligence technologies. However, Artisanal intelligence retains an irreplaceable dimension, direct contact with matter.

The know-how transmitted within the Cayennes, These places of life and learning as companion, allow young traveling people to gain a deep understanding of their profession. This approach, based on direct intergenerational transmission, develops a particular intelligence, intimately linked to sensory and practical experience.

Why?Union compagnonnique Defend a Global Vision for Human Intelligence

Far from rejecting technological advances,Union compagnonnique questions the relevance of compartmentalizing intelligence. Is it really wise to qualify intelligence by potentially reducing adjectives? On the other hand, can intelligence be regarded as a "one and indivisible" entity?

In this reflection, the art professions offer us a privileged field of observation. Indeed, Companion learning naturally integrates various forms of intelligence: technical, creative, spatial, and even social during the Tour de France. This holistic training develops a unique capacity among artisans to solve complex problems through a comprehensive approach.

Readers of our latest review Companion will discover the nuances of this historical analysis on artificial intelligence Faced with the very essence of man. This article, written by François Icher, specialist in Companion, invites us to rethink our relationship with technology and crafts.

In a world where automation is progressing rapidly, how can we maintain the balance between technological innovation and the preservation of the multiple intelligences that make our humanity rich?

The complete article in Journal No. 842 The Companion explores this fundamental issue.

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