Overview of CYC Abstract The CYC project is the first serious attempt to build a base of human consensus knowledge -- to encode common sense. The CYC system is intended to provide a "deep" layer of understanding that can eventually be used by other programs to make them more flexible and less "brittle". This paper discusses of the motivations behind the encoding of common sense, provides an overview of the CYC system and touches on some of its applications. Introduction Often it is enough
An Introduction to the CYC Knowledge Base I. Abstract This paper is intended to be an introductory tutorial on the Very Large Knowledge Base (VLKB) called CYC. Described herein is the reasoning for the origination of the CYC project, the intended usefulness of the project (application areas), how CYC is being constructed, and a brief introduction to the supporting tools that have been developed to interact with the CYC knowledge base. II. Introduction Many Knowledge Bases (KB) have been
CYC -- Lead to the future world of software Abstraction The CYC (enCYClopedic) project is so far the most ambitious exploration which requires long- term research and has very high risk in the area of software. The CYC project will completely achieve the goal of a general artificial intelligence and finally change the 21st-centry world radically. This paper intends to introduce the basic knowledge as well as the structure and applications of the CYC project. First, an overview of the CYC
Can Computers Think? The Case For and Against Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence has been the subject of many bad "80's" movies and countless science fiction novels. But what happens when we seriously consider the question of computers that think. Is it possible for computers to have complex thoughts, and even emotions, like homo sapien? This paper will seek to answer that question and also look at what attempts are being made to make artificial intelligence (hereafter called AI) a reality
Adults A Child and Youth professional (CYC) support adults in their lives in countless ways. They act as advocate, mentor and teacher to parents that are or have been in difficult situations. Some of these situations are but not limited to teaching parents to cook and clean, create a safe environment for their children that may be involved and they also facilitate crisis intervention. As a CYC helping parents and young adults, there are two approaches that are used. The term for the first approach
Challenges for CYC – Power Struggles, Cultural and Identity Diversity In accordance to abiding by child and youth care principles, the child and youth care worker must constantly keep their emotions in check, especially if sensitive topics come up or if the child’s experiences relate to one of their own. The emotional intensity felt in a live-in family situation feels a lot more ‘close to home’, especially the more involved the care worker is with the family. CYCs in this sector may be in interpersonal
Understanding ethical child and youth care (CYC) practice. Not many individuals may be aware that all professions have their own set of Code of Ethics that they need to obey. In order to have a better understanding one need to have a basic definition of what Code of Ethics is. According to Early Childhood Australia has specified that it is a set of declaration that members of a profession needs to follow in terms of standards and values. In the framework of a Child and Youth Care practitioner, the
I have played CYC soccer and volleyball for as long as I can remember, and I have always loved how players of all skill levels and competitiveness play together and learn to lose gracefully and win humbly. My coaches taught me at a young age to be nice to the other team, respectful to the referees, and a supportive teammate. It was not until I got older that I really understood what it all meant. We started playing teams that were very competitive and were dead set on winning all the time. I
work within educational settings does present important opportunities for the CYC practitioner, as well as significant challenges for consideration. Upon critical reflection, several questions are raised in where I must consider the possible advantages and areas of concern, and to further examine my purpose and place when working within such an environment. 1) What is my role within this environment, and how might I as a CYC practitioner be situated within the context of the organization? 2) What are
A CYC should demonstrate empathy, compassion and work towards understanding the needs of the individual they are working with, so they can tailor a solution to their specific situation. As a CYC, it is important to be aware of what is happening in the world around us and making sure that we are keeping an open mind in supporting all children and youth
CYC has greatly impacted me as both a camper and counselor. The camp has been a great place for me to grow in my faith, and make life-long friendships. Many things help camp run smoothly, including summer staff. The summer staff is essential to running camp, and I would like the opportunity to be a staff member. I want to help camp run, and help counselors and campers experience their faith more fully. I believe I have a strong relationship with Jesus. Daily prayer is an essential aspect to any
Last week Stephanie and I ran an activity that focused on the highlights of people’s lives, eventually everyone was required to narrow down to a single moment and share among their group. This activity met two of the CYC perspectives, Tuckman’s four stages of group development, and required supervision on the personal safety and inclusion of everyone participating. I will be looking at each individual part and evaluating them from my perspective. I believe that our goal of moving from the storming
By the time I was around the age of 16, I ended up in a larger facility called Caliente Youth Center. After arriving at CYC, lo and behold, Donna shows up. We were both in tears when we saw each other. Our friendship resumed like we never parted. She is what Rath would consider to be my Companion, “You share a bond that’s virtually unbreakable.” (105). Donna was always there
accented the dance. The dance started off great with a table at the center of the stage and all the dancers wearing masks. I thought that it really enhanced the spy theme. Also, the lighting was very interesting. At first, it started off with a pink cyc then it switched to a spotlight
I collaborated with Kelsey Bergstrom Young on her piece titled Held By What We Carry. This piece is a narrative depicted through eight different sections- Prologue, Ritual, Memories, Morning, Connection, Dinner Table Tango, Coming To, and Finale. Through this narrative, we are introduced to the characters. As the family members take their places, the relationships and dynamics between them become clear. Each dancer has a bag that represents their baggage- the container that signifies all things,
“To be Indian is to lack power – the power to act as owners of your lands, the power to spend your own money and, too often, the power to change your own condition.” Jean Chretien, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, 1969 “White Papers” “I think it’s not humane when we don’t ask the Indigenous peoples themselves what they want to do; I mean part of the problem, for the last 150 - 200 years is that First Nations people are not in control of their own destiny. It’s this crushing
A Modern Version of Shakespeare's Play, Henry V The play Henry V, currently being staged at the University of Alberta student theatre, exemplifies an innovative manner of bringing the historic play into the modern era of technology. Set in the form of two multinational corporations: England and France, the play details the metaphoric battle for the market share from the two companies. Set in the current era circa 2002, the props and set for the play incorporate several technological innovations
with a green turtleneck underneath it.) LANA I'm Lana Winters. SISTER JUDE Ah yes. You are here for the bakery. (Sister Judes gestures for Lana to follow her. She leads her upstage and up one of the staircases. Lights fade out and there is only a grey cyc lighting up the stage. The set is moved around into an office. Sister Jude and Lana are still conversing backstage.) LANA Yes. I'm told the bakery was your idea. SISTER JUDE It was, but it was the monsignor, Anthony Howard’s philosophy. Well, write
The Shapes & Reflections 2016 dance concert consisted of well-put together dances from countless genres, most of which were Hip Hop, Modern, World, Tap, Ballet, and Contemporary. I was part of the show, so I received the chance of viewing the dances a multiple amount of times. After observing the show, the two dances I selected that stood out the most to me were “Danse De L’ Amour”, choreographed by Kim Gregg, and “Overload”, choreographed by Julio Velazquez. Danse De L’ Amour, translated as the
eye. Polyphemus shouted to the other cyclopes to come and said, “Nobody is killing me,” relieving the other cyclopes of worry as they left. Odysseus decepts Polyphemus to say to the cyclopes, someone known as nobody attacked me, which to the other cyc=lopes sounded like no one attacked me. Odysseus’s deception of the cyclopes shows Metis’s profound abilities, which allow for a clean getaway from his attack and later freedom. Following Odysseus’s return, he disguises himself as a beggar and heads