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Aspects Quote by Marvin Minsky

“The basic idea in case-based, or CBR, is that the program has stored problems and solutions. Then, when a new problem comes up, the program tries to find a similar problem in its database by finding analogous aspects between the problems.” quote by Marvin Minsky
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“The basic idea in case-based, or CBR, is that the program has stored problems and solutions. Then, when a new problem comes up, the program tries to find a similar problem in its database by finding analogous aspects between the problems.”

Marvin Minsky

About This Quote

Source Book: Semantic Memory and Learning, 1975

CBR stores past problems and solutions, reusing them for new, similar issues.

In simple terms: Use past cases to solve new problems.

Key Takeaway

Leverage analogies for efficient problem solving.

Themes

learning problem solving analogies

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

educational technical

When to use this quote

  • software development
  • customer support
  • medical diagnosis
  • legal research

Key Concepts

case-based reasoning memory retrieval

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you expand your case library?
  • When is a novel solution preferable?
A Different Perspective

May fail if no close analog exists.

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