Defining "Computational Intelligence" is not straightforward. Several
expressions compete to name the same interdisciplinary area. It is
difficult, if not impossible, to accommodate in a formal definition
disparate areas with their own established individualities such as fuzzy
sets, neural networks, evolutionary computation, machine learning,
Bayesian reasoning, etc. "Computational Intelligence" is rather the
intuition behind the synergism between these and many more, at the verge
of Computer Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering. Bringing together
diverse expertise and experience can enrich each of the participating
disciplined and foster new research perspectives in the broad field of
Computational Intelligence.
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That was BEFORE CIMA 2001.
Now that CIMA 2001 is a collection of sweet
memories (well, for me at least), I can revisit my somewhat general and
overenthusiastic attempt at a modern definition of Computational
Intelligence (CI). (In the end, the invitation HAD to sound like a
commercial -- we needed participants!) Jim Bezdek put up the question "Quo
vadis CI?", and I put up a big green jar, much like a fish tank, on the
reception desk next to a box of chocolates. CIMA participants were invited
to drop a signed or anonymous opinion about CI and treat themselves to a
chocolate. We had about 100 participants, and a total of 11 responses! I
have always accused modern pop-music of using gooey lyrics but in this
case I can't agree more with this line from a popular song: "You say it
best, when you say nothing at all!" See for
yourself what people think about CI. <> Aren't we at square one again? The
world "umbrella" crept up more than once. Well, umbrella it might be but
it was a great honor for our University to host CIMA 2001, and a
professionally rewarding and exciting experience to meet under the
umbrella all of you who came to Bangor. I hope you enjoyed your stay in
Wales and you will find some excuse to visit again!
Ludmila I. Kuncheva
General Chair of CIMA 2001
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