Summary
This chapter drew a distinction between machine intelligence and human intelligence. Solving a problem like a machine means using a chain of mathematical functions and properties. Machine intelligence surpasses humans in many fields.
The further you get in machine learning and deep learning, the more you will find mathematical functions that solve the core problems. Contrary to the astounding amount of hype, mathematics relying on CPUs is replacing humans, not some form of mysterious conscious intelligence.
The power of machine learning reaches beyond human mathematical reasoning. It makes ML generalization to other fields easier. A mathematical model, without the complexity of humans entangled in emotions, makes it easier to deploy the same model in many fields. The models of the first three chapters of this book can be used for self-driving vehicles, drones, robots in a warehouse, scheduling priorities, and much more. Try to imagine as many fields you can apply these...