In this paper the principle of minimum relative entropy (PMRE) is proposed as a fundamental principle and idea that can be used in the field of AGI. It is shown to have a very strong mathematical foundation, that it is even more fundamental then Bayes rule or MaxEnt alone and that it can be related to neuroscience. Hierarchical structures, hierarchies in timescales and learning and generating sequences of sequences are some of the aspects that Friston (Fri09) described by using his free-energy principle. These are aspects of cognitive architectures that are in agreement with the foundations of hierarchical memory prediction frameworks (GH09). The PMRE is very similar and often equivalent to Friston's free-energy principle (Fri09), however for actions and the defi nitions of surprise there is a diff erence. It is proposed to use relative entropy as the standard definition of surprise. Experiments have shown that this is currently the best indicator of human surprise (IB09). The learning rate or interestingness can be defi ned as the rate of decrease of relative entropy, so curiosity can then be implemented as looking for situations with the highest learning rate.
‘Creating the Difference’ is the theme of the 2014 edition of the Chi Sparks conference. It is also the challenge that the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) community is facing today. HCI is a creative field where practitioners engage in design, production, and evaluation of interactions between people and digital technology. Creating excellent interfaces for people, they make a difference in media and systems that people are eager to use. Usability and user experience are fundamental for achieving this, as are abilities at the forefront of technology, but key to a successful difference is getting the right concepts, addressing genuine, intrinsic, human needs. Researchers and practitioners contribute to this area from theory as well as practice by sharing, discussing, and demonstrating new ideas and developments. This is how HCI creates a difference for society, for individuals, businesses, education, and organizations. The difference that an interactive product or service makes might lie in the concept of it but also in the making, the creation of details and the realisation. It is through powerful concepts and exceptional quality of realisation that innovation is truly achieved. At the Chi Sparks 2014 conference, researchers and practitioners in the HCI community convene to share and discuss their efforts on researching and developing methods, techniques, products, and services that enable people to have better interactions with systems and other people. The conference is hosted at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and proudly built upon the previous conferences in Arnhem (2011) and Leiden (2009). Copyright van de individuele papers ligt bij de betreffende auteurs.
