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Humans operate using a combination of fast and slow thinking. AI,does not

Humans operate using a combination of fast and slow thinking. AI, by default, does not.

This presents a huge opportunity for asynchronous Agents.

When an Agent is handling a real-time task, like a phone call, it needs to respond quickly while also maintaining accuracy. This is a classic scenario that demands both fast and slow thinking.

My approach is to have a 'Strategist' behind the 'Executor.' The Executor handles the 'fast thinking'—the immediate, in-the-moment responses,while the Strategist handles the 'slow thinking'—the deeper analysis and planning.

This is the core design of the AI Agents I'm building. Does that make sense to you?

( 3 comments | 2 points | on HN )
Re:Humans operate using a combination of fast and slow think... by handfuloflight on Friday June 27, 2025 @03:00AM (#44394357)
It makes sense, but one must experiment and analyze.
Re:Humans operate using a combination of fast and slow think... by yeeyang on Friday June 27, 2025 @03:01AM (#44394362)
Affirmative, so I am building it.
Re:Humans operate using a combination of fast and slow think... by handfuloflight on Friday June 27, 2025 @03:04AM (#44394378)
The same primitives map to 'short term' (executor) and 'long term' (strategist) memory in my estimation.