# Irrationality in humans and creativity in AI

## TL;DR

The paper suggests that human irrationality, like the conjunction fallacy, can inspire more creative AI by integrating non-linear human thinking into AI design.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in proposing a model that combines rational and irrational cognitive dynamics to enhance AI creativity.

## Key findings

- Irrational behaviors like the conjunction fallacy may represent context-sensitive reasoning useful for creative problem-solving.
- Integrating rational and irrational cognitive dynamics could lead to more adaptive and creative AI systems.
- Neuroscientific insights on brain networks suggest a framework for AI that emulates human-like creativity.

## Abstract

This manuscript explores how human irrationality in decision-making can contribute to artificial intelligence (AI) development, particularly in the domain of creativity. While irrational behavior is typically seen as a cognitive flaw, we argue that certain forms of irrationality, such as those demonstrated by the conjunction fallacy (CF), may represent context-sensitive reasoning that reveals creative problem-solving. Traditional AI research has primarily focused on rational, logic-driven models, overlooking the productive role of non-linear and seemingly illogical human thinking in generating novel insights. Drawing on interdisciplinary insights and recent neuroscientific findings, particularly the interaction of the Default Mode, Executive Control, and Salience Networks, we propose a model that integrates both rational and irrational cognitive dynamics. This framework may inform the design of AI systems that are more adaptive, context-aware, and capable of emulating human-like creativity.