Golem

A Golem is a mythical creature made from clay and brought to life through mystical means.

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• See: Moment (Magazine), Anthropomorphism, Anthropomorphic Being, Intelligent Digital Assistants, Automaton, Homunculus.

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  • A Golem is a mythical creature originating from Jewish folklore, particularly from Central and Eastern European Jewish legends. It is an anthropomorphic being, typically made from clay or mud, and brought to life through mystical means, such as inscriptions of Hebrew letters on its forehead. The Golem is often depicted as a protector or servant, created to perform specific tasks or assist its creator. The most famous Golem story is the tale of the Golem of Prague, in which the creature was created by Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel to protect the Jewish community from persecution.

    The Golem can be seen as an early precursor to the idea of 'intelligent digital assistants. While artificial intelligence rather than mystical forces power these modern assistants, they share similarities with the Golem in that they are designed to perform tasks, provide assistance, and sometimes even offer protection. Modern intelligent digital assistants, such as Siri, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant, use machine learning algorithms to understand and process human language, enabling them to respond to queries, perform tasks, and provide personalized recommendations.

    The concept of the Golem has also been linked to the development of robotics and artificial intelligence in a broader sense. For example, creating a being capable of autonomous action is reminiscent of modern robots and AI systems, which can be programmed to perform specific tasks, learn from experience, and adapt to their environment. The ethical and philosophical questions raised by the Golem, such as the potential for misuse or loss of control over a powerful creation, are also relevant to discussions surrounding AI and robotics.

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• (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem Retrieved:2023-4-30.
  • A golem (; ) is an animated, anthropomorphic being in Jewish folklore, which is entirely created from inanimate matter, usually clay or mud. The most famous golem narrative involves Judah Loew ben Bezalel, the late 16th-century rabbi of Prague. According to Moment magazine, "the golem is a highly mutable metaphor with seemingly limitless symbolism. It can be a victim or villain, man or woman—or sometimes both. Over the centuries, it has been used to connote war, community, isolation, hope, and despair."

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