JOURNAL OF DIALECTICS OF NATURE
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Multidimensional Transformation: A Methodological Study on Philosophy of AI Abstract: The rapid development of modern AI technology has shifted philosophical research from traditional metaphysical speculation to more practical methodological reconstruction, marking a profound transformation of philosophy of AI from conceptual analysis to an engineering philosophy paradigm. Confronted with fundamental differences between AI and human intelligence, the complexity of technological systems, and the dynamic nature of intelligent generation, it is essential to systematically explore the methodological innovations in philosophy of AI across multiple dimensions: types of intelligence, research paradigms, and the philosophy of scientific experimentation. We argue that the innovations include the adoption of a multidimensional perspective on types of intelligence, a paradigm shift to a systematic, generative, and contingency-sensitive engineering philosophy, and a new mindset based on fallibility, complexity, and openness. By generalizing the concept of space through the interpretive framework of signifier topology and folded spatial concepts, research in philosophy of AI can also reshape intelligence. This approach not only addresses the theoretical challenges posed by technological practice to philosophy but also opens new avenues for intelligent cognition in the “post-human” era. Key Words: Philosophy of AI; Types of intelligence; Philosophy of engineering; Philosophy of scientific experimentation; Research paradigmpage: 1-8The Body-Related Controversy in Embodied Cognition: An Analysis of the Dreyfus-Collins Debate Abstract: Against the backdrop of the embodied turn in cognitive science, Hubert Dreyfus and Harry Collins engaged in a sustained and in-depth debate over the role of the body in intelligent behavior. Based on the phenomenological tradition, Dreyfus argued that human cognition is inherently embodied and situated. Collins, from a sociological perspective, contended that social practices, rather than the biological body, constitute the core of human cognition. This paper begins by tracing the origins of the debate and analyzes the theoretical divergences between the two scholars from epistemological, ontological, and methodological perspectives. It concludes with a critical reflection aimed at uncovering the substantive implications of this debate and its contemporary significance in the age of artificial intelligence. Key Words: Embodied cognition; Body; Intelligence; Dreyfus; Collinspage: 26-32From Germanium to Silicon Transistors: The Early Development of Semiconductor Technology in China Abstract: The “Four Urgent Measures” proposed in the 1956 “12-Year Long-Term Plan” were supplementary measures for the “Two Bombs” Project. As one of the “Four Urgent Measures”, the development of semiconductor technology focused on transistors. Centered on Task 40, “Establishment of Semiconductor Technology”, and on the “Four Urgent Measures”, this paper examines the connection between transistor development and the “Two Bombs” Project, as well as the reasons for the rapid transition of China’s semiconductor technology from germanium to silicon. The paper points out that, driven by the “Two Bombs” Project and centered on the development of the 109B, 109C, and 156 machines, China’s semiconductor technology achieved a rapid transition from germanium transistors to silicon transistors and established a solid foundation for the development of integrated circuits. The driving force behind this rapid transition was the urgent need for national defense modernization. With strong support from the state, scientists returning from Europe and the United States made tremendous efforts toward this goal. There was also influence and assistance from the Soviet Union prior to 1960. Key Words: “Two Bombs” Project; “12-Year Long-Term Plan”; Germanium transistor; Silicon transistor; Semiconductor technologypage: 67-75Experimentalist Governance: The Development of Artificial Intelligence Innovation and the Reform of Governance Modes Abstract: Artificial intelligence has been deeply integrated into various industries and realms of the economy and society, reshaping the mode of production and life and driving a leap in productivity as well as a deep change in production relations. As a new governance paradigm for addressing complexity and uncertainty, experimentalist governance takes experimentation as its core logic and possesses characteristics including multi-stakeholder collaboration, flexible and dynamic governance bases, cumulative and iterative governance processes, and controlled but innovative governance outcomes. To effectively balance technological innovation and risk mitigation, and promote the healthy and orderly development of AI in the direction of advancing the common well-being of humanity, China needs to establish an experimentalist governance system for AI. This involves setting up a tripartite system of governance featuring goals of sustainable innovation, controllable risks, and malleable values; improving a multi-stakeholder collaborative governance structure with government coordination, enterprise leadership, scientific research support, and public participation; and refining governance mechanisms of risk management, information communication, rights protection, and liability exemption. Key Words: Artificial intelligence; Experimentalist governance; Complex adaptive systems; Human-centered approach; Risk management mechanismspage: 97-108JOURNAL OF DIALECTICS OF NATURE
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