Metacognition in Computation.

The article focuses on the significance of metacognition in computation. A component that could measure and monitor the value of ongoing deliberation/computation, stopping it and forcing action when it ceases to have positive value, could help an agent become more rational to more effectively marshal and deploy its resources for maximal benefit. Similar benefits would be expected in the case of an agent that could monitor and control its learning components. Among the fascinating topics that emerged during the symposium were the relation between metacognition and emotion. To help frame these questions and explore these topics, the symposium featured two tutorial-style keynotes in addition to the opening address, and a guided brainstorming session.