I know a bit about the transcendentalist movement of the early 19th century. I'd be interested to links to earlier stuff. I think the birth of proper AI is a c

I know a bit about the transcendentalist movement of the early 19th century. I'd be interested to links to earlier stuff. I think the birth of proper AI is a critical juncture for this idea (either enabling more self-sufficiency or reducing it). Which is why I'm bringing it up again now.