Programming Foundations: Fuzzy Logic

Learn about fuzzy logic-a form of logic used in AI, which helps computers handle partial truths and more closely approximate human reasoning.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know

1. A Brief Word on Ambiguity

• What is ambiguity?
• Computer logic vs. human logic
• Computers forced us to think logically
• Issues with logical thinking

2. Discovery of Fuzzy Set Theory

• Origins of fuzzy logic
• Definition of fuzzy set theory
• More ways to think about data
• Membership function
• Why do we need fuzzy data?

3. Applications of Fuzzy Set Theory

• Information retrieval
• Fuzzy inference
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)
• Expert systems and simulations

Conclusion

• Next steps