A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HEURISTIC INQUIRY IN AI AND ARTISTIC RESEARCH

This chapter is written by a computer scientist and an artistic practitioner who embarked on a discussion about the nature of heuristics in their respective fields of inquiry. Although seemingly distant, the authors recognised significant connections between heuristic inquiry in artificial intelligence and in artistic research. The application of heuristics is crucial in navigating the complexities of problem-solving, particularly in fields that demand creative and flexible thinking. The discussion illustrates the use of heuristics in artificial intelligence for tasks such as optimisation and decision-making, and in artistic research for integrating personal intuition and experience into the creative process. By comparing heuristic approaches in these domains, the chapter sheds light on their interdisciplinary potential, revealing how heuristics facilitate innovation and adaptability across diverse landscapes.