- Polanyi’s Paradox: Named after philosopher Michael Polanyi.
- Concept: "We know more than we can tell."
- Tacit Knowledge: Refers to knowledge that is difficult to articulate or codify.
- Example: Skills like riding a bicycle or recognising a face.
- Challenge: Difficult to express ==tacit knowledge== in explicit terms or formal rules.
- Relevance to AI: Highlights challenges in automating tasks that rely on human intuition.
- Example: Understanding language nuances or performing complex motor tasks.
- Significance: Despite advances in AI, replicating human intuition and experience remains challenging.
- The jobs and endeavors that rely on tacit knowledge will be the last ones to be automated.