Nov 14, 2026

Reconceiving AI

The World as an Apple or a Blue Orange

M. R. Hasan

Hosted by Mariam Olugbodi

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Reconceiving AI: The World as an Apple or a Blue Orange (CRC Press, 2026) is Muhammed Hasan’s interdisciplinary exploration of Artificial Intelligence from philosophical, computational, linguistic and engineering perspectives. Using analogies and metaphors of Apple and Orange, the author conveys complex concepts about human perception and language limitations, as well as his perception of modern AI systems. He also holds that true visual intelligence would involve constructing a visual world similar to how humans do, rather than just analysing pixel-level information. Referencing Paul Cézanne’s philosophy, the author illustrates how language creates division between symbolic identity and personal experience, resulting in an inherent gap that leads to endless desire for new expression.

The book discusses three dimensions of moral intelligence: temporal consciousness—an understanding causality and counterfactual reasoning; self-reflection—the recognition of oneself as the same person over time; and ethical intelligence— shared laws and frameworks for society. The author emphasises the need to question whether AI should mirror human intelligence or exist as a complementary form, suggesting a future where AI and humans might coexist in a more integrated way rather than as separate entities.

Mariam Olugbodi is a university teacher and a writer, she is the author of the monograph titled: “Stylistic Features in the 2011 and 2012 Final Matches Commentaries in the UEFA Champions League”, published by Grin Verlag. Mariam’s greatest dream is seeing a world where knowledge is accessible to all. She does this through her volunteering roles on open knowledge platforms as a host and an editor. As part of her effort to maintain inclusion and diversity in knowledge transmission, she volunteers as a teacher in crises contexts. Learn more and connect with Mariam through her social links on Link edIn | ORCID | Meta

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Mariam Olugbodi

Mariam Olugbodi is a university teacher and a writer, she is the author of the monograph titled: Stylistic Features in the 2011 and 2012 Final Matches Commentaries in the UEFA Champions League, published by Grin Verlag. Mariam’s greatest dream is seeing a world where knowledge is accessible to all. She does this through her volunteering roles on open knowledge platforms as a host and an editor. As part of her effort to maintain inclusion and diversity in knowledge transmission, she volunteers as a teacher in crises contexts and a podcast host on NBN. Learn more and connect with Mariam through her social links @ (22) Olugbodi Mariam | LinkedIn, Mariam Olugbodi (0000-0001-5027-6644) - ORCID and User:Margob28 - Meta

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