"The only difference is that cognitive science is more committed to understanding existing biological cognition, as opposed to all possible cognition, which is what AI studies. So, to cite a well-worn analogy, cognitive science is to AI as ornithology is to aerodynamics."
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Drew McDermott
Drew McDermott (December 27, 1949 – May 26, 2022[1]) was a professor of computer science at Yale University.[2] He was known for his contributions in artificial intelligence and automated planning.
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