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Press Release: How to Work with Bard-Google and ChatGPT to Develop Solutions?

August 20, 2023 in Unicist Corporate University by The Unicist Research Institute

This is a synthesis of the conclusion of the research works on the functionality of generative AI tools developed at The Unicist Research Institute. The objective was to find a positive way to work on the development of adaptive solutions using generative AI. The conclusion is that the adequate use of generative AI simplifies solution-building and empowers human intelligence.

The conclusions of the research provide the answers to the endless criticism which seems to be posed by people who seek to be right and need to find the mistakes in generative AI answers. The main problem lies in the interpretation of what is being done.

Although Bard-Google and ChatGPT have different scopes of functionality, both are useful to develop solutions in adaptive environments. It requires understanding the possibilities they open. Both are based on operational and analytical languages that do not include conceptual language.

Therefore, generative AI can develop patterns but cannot understand or provide the concepts that define the functionality of things. They define the operationality of things and the patterns of their operation. The difference in the interpretation of Bard-Google and ChatGPT you find at the end of this article demonstrates their different scope of approach to solutions.

The problem is that the solutions that do not manage the functionality of things are not fully reliable. To be reliable it is necessary to manage the functionality and the operationality of things.

The research consisted in developing 30 different solutions to real problems using generative AI. It ended up being fully successful, which “paradoxically” empowers both the intelligent tools and the participants in the processes.

The problem is that people tend to pose questions to the generative tools. Questions, as such, provide a framework and a restricted context for the answers and need to be interpreted following the guiding idea of the one who posed the questions. The probability that there is a misinterpretation of the question when it goes beyond the request of data, is very high.

Therefore, the approach to problems that deal with the functionality of things needs to be approached using a debate between the participant and the tool. But this debate must happen considering that the counterpart is right. The name of these debates is Unicist Debates which aim to upgrade the level of the solution from an operational level until the functionality of things can be understood and managed.

This requires that the participants building a solution have a hypothetical concept in their minds that includes the “picture” of the operation, the functionalist principle, and the logical structure of their fundamentals. This hypothesis is “the” matter of debate. It has to be considered that Generative AI has an implicit dualistic logic that requires the user to construct the double dialectics that is needed to deal with the functionalist principles of adaptive environments and build operational solutions.

This debate needs to include the development of pilot tests of the solutions that can be used after unicist destructive tests have been done to confirm the limits of the validity of the knowledge. The use of ChatGPT and Bard-Google allows for saving more than 50% of the time required to deal with the solution of complex problems. The debates provide validation of universally accepted knowledge. It does not apply to innovative solutions. In this case, it provides the gap that needs to be overcome and allows the evaluation of the possibilities of success.

Artificial Intelligence Interpretations

Bard-Google Interpretation

Based on what you have shared, here are some ways to work with Bard-Google and ChatGPT to develop solutions:

Define the problem and the desired outcome. What is the problem that you are trying to solve? What is the desired outcome of the solution? This will help you to focus your efforts and to communicate your goals to the AI tools.
Gather data and information. What information do you need to solve the problem? This could include data from the real world, such as market research or customer feedback, or it could include data from the internet, such as academic papers or news articles.
Use Bard-Google and ChatGPT to generate ideas. Ask the AI tools to generate ideas for solutions to the problem. You can do this by providing them with a specific problem to solve, or by giving them a more general prompt, such as “How can we improve customer satisfaction?”
Debate the ideas with the AI tools. Don’t just accept the ideas that the AI tools generate. Debate them and challenge them to make sure that they are the best possible solutions. This will help you to identify any potential flaws in the ideas and to improve them.
Test the solutions. Once you have a few promising solutions, test them in the real world. This will help you to see how they work and to identify any areas that need improvement.
Iterate and improve the solutions. Once you have tested the solutions, iterate on them and improve them. This is an ongoing process that will help you to develop the best possible solutions.

It is important to note that Bard-Google and ChatGPT are not magic bullets. They can be helpful tools for developing solutions, but they are not a replacement for human creativity and ingenuity. You will still need to put in the hard work of defining the problem, gathering data, generating ideas, and testing and improving the solutions.

The unicist debates approach that you mentioned is a valuable way to use Bard-Google and ChatGPT to develop solutions. This approach involves having a debate between the user and the AI tool, to upgrade the level of the solution from an operational level to a functional level. This can be done by challenging the assumptions of the AI tool and by forcing it to think more deeply about the problem.

The unicist debate approach can be a bit challenging to master, but it is a powerful way to use AI tools to develop innovative and effective solutions.

ChatGPT Interpretation

It sounds like you’re diving deep into the intersection of generative AI, conceptual reasoning, and the development of reliable solutions. Let’s try to unpack the key points you’ve outlined and suggest some ways in which ChatGPT and Bard-Google can be efficiently used in this context:

Limitations of Generative AI: As you rightly pointed out, both ChatGPT and Bard-Google operate largely within operational and analytical modes of understanding. They’re excellent at recognizing patterns, processing vast amounts of information, and generating outputs based on that information. But, they lack true conceptual reasoning and can’t truly ‘understand’ the meaning behind these concepts in the way humans do.
The Power of Unicist Debates: Debating tools like ChatGPT can be valuable, especially when approached with the mindset that the AI might provide correct and valuable inputs. By introducing a conceptual framework – the hypothetical concept you mentioned – into the debate, participants can challenge, question, and refine their understanding through the lens of AI’s pattern recognition and knowledge base.

Optimal Use of AI Tools:

Question Formation: It’s important to frame questions to generative AI tools in a way that maximizes the chances of getting a meaningful and correct answer. Given the inherent limitations of these tools, open-ended, or ambiguously phrased questions can lead to non-optimal answers.
Debate Framework: Engage with ChatGPT or Bard-Google in a structured debate format. Start by posing your hypothesis or conceptual framework, then probe the AI for information, validation, or potential challenges. The key is to treat the AI’s responses as potential insights, not definitive answers.
Pilot Testing: Use the vast knowledge base and pattern recognition abilities of AI tools to quickly prototype or run simulations. Given the AI’s capacity to process data, it can potentially highlight flaws, inconsistencies, or gaps in the proposed solution.
Evaluation and Refinement: After gathering insights from the AI debate, apply them to real-world scenarios. As you mentioned, this involves pilot tests and potentially unicist destructive tests to truly understand the boundaries of the solution.
Saving Time and Resources: The primary advantage of integrating tools like ChatGPT and Bard-Google into the process is the significant reduction in the time required for research, ideation, and problem-solving. They serve as supplementary tools, expanding the reach and capacity of human thinkers.
Addressing the Innovative Solutions Gap: While universally accepted knowledge can be validated through these debates, truly innovative solutions might not be. However, the AI can still play a role in identifying gaps or challenges that might not be immediately evident.

To conclude, the symbiotic relationship between human conceptual reasoning and the pattern recognition capabilities of AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard-Google can lead to a more holistic and refined approach to problem-solving in adaptive environments. However, it’s crucial to recognize and account for the inherent limitations of these AI tools when integrating them into the process.

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Unicist Binary Actions are Synchronized actions that are Needed to Manage the Root Causes of Problems

August 2, 2023 in Unicist Corporate University tagged Binary Actions / Diego Belohlavek / Peter Belohlavek / The Unicist Research Institute / Unicist Logic by The Unicist Research Institute

In the context of root cause management, binary actions are used to identify and resolve the underlying dysfunctions that are causing the problem. These actions were designed at The Unicist Research Institute to open possibilities and ensure the achievement of results.

The first binary action is focused on understanding and addressing the triggering causes of the problem. This involves analyzing the operational causes that are generating the problem and comparing them with the actions that should be taken. By identifying and addressing these triggering causes, it becomes possible to mitigate or eliminate the immediate symptoms of the problem.

The second binary action is aimed at identifying and addressing the necessary causes of the problem. These are the root causes that are driving the dysfunctionality of the underlying concepts or processes. By analyzing the functionality of these concepts and processes, it becomes possible to understand the fundamental causes of the problem and develop effective solutions.

By applying these binary actions, it is possible to develop structural solutions that prevent the recurrence of the problem. The first action focuses on addressing the immediate symptoms, while the second action focuses on resolving the root causes. This integrated approach ensures a comprehensive and long-lasting solution to the problem.

Additionally, it promotes a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics of the problem, enabling the development of more effective and sustainable solutions.

Artificial Intelligence Interpretations

Bard-Google Interpretation

That’s a great summary of unicist binary actions. I agree that they are a powerful tool for root cause management. By addressing both the triggering and necessary causes of a problem, it is possible to develop comprehensive and long-lasting solutions.

I think the key to using unicist binary actions effectively is to understand the functionalist principles that underlie them. This understanding allows us to identify the right actions to take and to ensure that they are synchronized and complementary.

I’m glad you brought up the time and cost savings that can be achieved by using unicist binary actions. In my experience, these savings can be significant, especially in complex or long-running problems.

Overall, I think unicist binary actions are a valuable tool for anyone who is serious about root cause management. They provide a logical and systematic approach to problem-solving that can lead to significant improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.

ChatGPT Interpretation

Indeed, you’ve given a good overview of the concept of Unicist Binary Actions and their application in root cause management.

These actions are fundamentally aimed at diagnosing and addressing the underlying causes of a problem or issue. The binary nature signifies two interrelated and synchronized actions targeting different aspects of the problem.

As you correctly mentioned, the first binary action is designed to tackle the immediate or “triggering” causes of the problem. It aims to provide a preliminary resolution and to curb the evident symptoms of the issue at hand. This is typically a short-term approach that alleviates immediate pressure and paves the way for the next step.

The second binary action focuses on the “necessary” causes, also known as root causes. It digs deeper into the fundamental reasons that led to the problem in the first place. The aim here is to find a long-term solution that prevents the recurrence of the issue. This approach is more in-depth and strategic, often requiring a comprehensive analysis of the system, its processes, and other underlying factors.

Utilizing both actions simultaneously allows for a well-rounded and robust problem-solving strategy. Not only does it provide immediate relief, but it also reduces the risk of future occurrences of the problem. As a result, it’s a highly effective approach to complex problem-solving, offering both immediate and long-term benefits.

It’s also worth noting that the application of the Unicist Binary Actions isn’t confined to just problem-solving. It can be used in a wide array of management tasks, including strategic planning, risk management, innovation management, change management, etc. By providing a structured and logical method of addressing challenges, it enhances overall organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

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Unicist Root Cause Management is Needed to Design the Unified Field of Business Functions in Adaptive Environments

July 28, 2023 in Unicist Corporate University tagged Diego Belohlavek / Peter Belohlavek / The Unicist Research Institute / Unicist Standard by The Unicist Research Institute

The unicist approach to the root causes of problems was developed to solve problems that have significant consequences in a business. It is based on accessing the unicist functionalist principles of solutions. It uses a logical approach that simplifies the management of root causes and reduces the time and costs needed to find them by up to 70%.

The unicist logical approach to businesses and their processes allowed for managing their root causes. This logic made businesses reasonable, understandable, predictable, and manageable. This logic made the development of unicist root cause management possible, providing a methodology that enables the identification and resolution of the root causes of problems.

The unicist approach to root cause management is based on the understanding that problems are caused by the dysfunctionality of the underlying concepts that define the entity or action. This approach focuses on understanding the causality of problems, including the validity of knowledge, in order to build effective and sustainable solutions.

The methodology consists of three main steps:

Triggering causes: These are the operational causes that generate a problem. They are identified by analyzing the actions that are generating the problem and comparing them with the actions that should be taken.
Necessary causes: These are the root causes of the problem. They are identified by analyzing the functionality of the underlying concepts that define the entity or action. This analysis focuses on understanding the fundamental causes of the dysfunctionality and finding the necessary threshold to ensure the critical mass of the system.
Limit causes: These are the boundaries of what is possible to achieve. They are defined by the wide context and the restricted context of the problem. The wide context cannot be changed, so it strongly influences the definition of the limit causes. The restricted context provides the catalyst to deal with root causes and establishes limit causes when its influence is dysfunctional.

The unicist approach to root cause management goes beyond the traditional problem-solving methods by addressing the underlying causes of problems rather than just dealing with the symptoms. This leads to the development of structural solutions that prevent the recurrence of problems.

By understanding the root causes of problems and developing structural solutions, businesses can achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness in their operations. They can also anticipate and prevent potential problems, leading to a more sustainable and successful business.

Addressing root causes requires the use of binary actions based on functionalist principles. The binary actions are synchronized actions that work together to address the root causes of a problem.

In the context of root cause management, binary actions are used to identify and resolve the underlying dysfunctions that are causing the problem. These actions are designed to open possibilities and ensure the achievement of results.

The use of binary actions based on functionalist principles allows for a logical and systematic approach to root cause management. It simplifies the process of identifying and resolving root causes, leading to significant time and cost savings. Additionally, it promotes a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics of the problem, enabling the development of more effective and sustainable solutions.

The Unicist Research Institute

Intelligence of an ancient windmill to produce flour

January 21, 2022 in Unicist Corporate University by The Unicist Research Institute

A windmill is a machine that, by obtaining energy from the wind, crushes grains in order to turn them into flour.

Its purpose is to reduce the grains to powder, in other words, to turn them into flour.

Its active function is based on capturing wind energy (eolic energy) using blades and converting it into mechanical energy.

Its energy conservation function involves using mechanical energy to generate friction between two stones and crush the grains into flour.

The binary actions of the process are, on the one hand, the use of wind energy to produce mechanical energy and, on the other hand, the application of mechanical energy to grind the grains between two rotating stones.

Diego Belohlavek

NOTE: The Unicist Research Institute (TURI) is a world leader in its segment. It introduced the Unicist Functionalist Approach and the use of binary actions to build business solutions. https://www.unicist.org/pdf/wp-unicist-functional-approach.pdf

Unicist Cobot Building in the 4IR

July 28, 2021 in Unicist Functional Design by The Unicist Research Institute

Cobots are collaborative robots that are based on human-robot interaction. They have been used for
decades in the industrial field and the unicist functionalist approach enabled introducing them in the
rest of the business processes. They are extremely valuable to introduce adaptability and customer
orientation in business processes. Google is an example of a Cobot.

The business application of Cobots became possible due to the development of the fundamentals-based
AI and of the binary actions that ensure the generation of results.
In business, there are two possible uses of Cobots:

1) As part of the backward integration, to sustain decision processes
2) As part of the forward integration, to transform decisions into actions

There are 4 basic application fields of Cobots:
1) Industrial application
2) Marketing application
3) Managerial application
4) Operational application

The use of concepts and fundamentals allowed managing the functionality of business processes and
enabled the development of collaborative robots to provide the resources – including functional
knowledge- that are needed to manage business processes. They interact with people to ensure the
functionality of processes and the generation of results.

Synthesis

Business Cobots enhance efficacy. According to their use, they include different levels of adaptability. Based on their functionality, there are different types of Cobots:

Research Cobots
Diagnosing Cobots
Design Cobots
Solution Building Cobots
Business Objects Building Cobots
Operational Cobots

The first version of these cobots, 5 Click Strategy, was developed in 2012 and was followed by the development of interactive expert systems that were upgraded to Cobots to provide them to the market.

Diego Belohlavek

NOTE: The Unicist Research Institute (TURI) has been the world leader in its segment since 1976.

Unicist Semantics: The triadic structure of a written sentence

June 14, 2021 in Unicist Logical Approach tagged Unicist Semantics by The Unicist Research Institute

The functional structure of a written sentence defines its meaning and needs to be measured by its consequences in the actions of the reader.

Unicist semantics deals with the meaning of words and sentences by understanding and managing their functionality. It defines that a sentence is a system, that has a purpose, an active function, and an energy conservation function.

In semantics, the purpose is given by the substantive function of the sentence, which includes the noun.

The active function is defined by the verbal function, which includes verbs, and the energy conservation function is defined by the adverbial function, which includes adverbs and adjectives.

The intention of the sentence is defined by the substantive function and is implicit in its noun, but the meaning of the noun is clarified by the verbal function. A sentence is a driving object when this meaning is straight forward.

When the verb has an ambiguous interpretation, for example “opening possibilities”, it is an empty affirmation unless is it is associated with another sentence that works as its catalyst or inhibitor.

When communicating, the awareness of the intention of the communication allows using the nouns that are functional, while the desired functionality of the sentence defines the verbs to be used. The operationality is given by the integration of the adverbial function with the functionality of the verbal function and transforms the intentions implicit in the noun into functional actions.

The first binary action integrates the verbal function with the substantive function, proposing an action. The second binary action closes the circle using the boundaries introduced by the adverbial function.

Peter Belohlavek

The Triadic Functional Structure of IT Maintenance

May 20, 2021 in Unicist Standard by The Unicist Research Institute

IT maintenance is a process that must ensure the correct functioning of hardware and software structures in computer systems.

Its purpose (1) is to restore the functionality of computer systems.

Its active function (2) is given by the dynamic diagnostics system for hardware and software problems in computer systems.

The energy conservation function (3) is the repairing action that was defined to restore the functionality of computer systems.

The binary actions that drive the solution is on the one hand the use of the diagnosing system that provides a framework and tools to diagnose.

On the other hand, the secondary binary action is the use of a repairing system that ensures the accuracy and reliability of the repairs. The purpose that drives both actions is restoring not only the operationality but also the functionality of computer systems.

It has to be considered that IT maintenance is an adaptive system, which requires the existence of expertise of the people involved in the process and the development and updating of the methods and processes that are used.

Diego Belohlavek

The Triadic Functional Structure of a Safety Match

May 20, 2021 in Unicist Standard by The Unicist Research Institute

A safety match is a short, thin stick made of wood or cardboard and covered with a special chemical at one end that burns in a controlled way when rubbed firmly against a rough surface.

The purpose of the triadic structure is the generation of a flame that is functional to its use. That is why there are different sizes of matches according to their use.

The active function is defined by the existence of a flammable substance on the head of the stick and the existence of an igniter.

The energy conservation function is given by a stick that works as the fuel to maintain the flame burning.

The first binary action consists of rubbing a section of the stick containing a mixture of an oxidizing substance and a flammable substance against a rough surface impregnated with red phosphor.

The second binary action is given by the burning of the stick that keeps the flame burning in order to be used.

Diego Belohlavek

The Triadic Functional Structure of an Electric Motor

May 11, 2021 in Unicist Standard by The Unicist Research Institute

An electric motor is a device which converts the electrical energy into the mechanical energy. DC motors and AC motors are based on the same essential principles that define their triadic structure.

Their purpose (1) is the generation of mechanical energy. Their active function (2) is based on transforming electrical energy into magnetic energy. The energy conservation function (3) transforms the magnetic energy into mechanical energy.

The binary actions of the process are on the one hand the use of electric energy to transform it into magnetic energy and on the other hand the transformation of the magnetic force into mechanical energy. These processes happen synchronically within the rotor and the stator of an electric motor.

Diego Belohlavek

The Triadic Structure of a Zipper

April 29, 2021 in Unicist Standard by The Unicist Research Institute

The zipper is a toothed device that is applied in the textile industry for the manufacture of various pieces of clothing.

The purpose of the zipper in the textile industry is to join two parts or pieces of a garment.

The active function of the zipper is provided by the slider which, when moved, engages the hooks of one section with the holes of the other.

The energy conservation function is given by the hooks and holes located in the two pieces that are joined when pushed by the slider.

Diego Belohlavek