Research Symposium

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Passionate about AI, cybersecurity, and systems design, I am building secure, local AI tools to help small businesses and universities automate smarter—starting with a privacy-first student advisor platform for FSU. I'm driven by a mission to make powerful, ethical technology accessible to all.

AI vs Human Intuition: How to design systems with humans at the core

Abstract

As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, the central challenge is no longer whether AI will replace human intelligence, but how the two can harmonize to enhance decision-making, efficiency, and adaptability. This research builds upon Dr. Etschmaier’s Purposeful Systems Framework by integrating principles of Inka philosophy—a worldview rooted in balance, reciprocity, and holistic well-being. The result is a new paradigm for designing AI systems that augment human expertise rather than replace it.

We apply this expanded framework to two practical, AI-driven solutions: AI Advisor and SIGMA, a nurse task management system. The AI Advisor consolidates Florida State University’s resources into a single intelligent chatbot, using machine learning to navigate vast information systems while relying on human intuition for context-sensitive decisions. SIGMA streamlines hospital operations by automating routine administrative tasks, enabling nurses to focus on patient care—where human presence and judgment remain essential.

Guided by Inka principles, these systems embody:

Ayni (Reciprocity): AI and humans work symbiotically, enhancing each other’s strengths.
Munay (Purpose): AI is driven by intentional human goals—not autonomous control.
Yachay (Learning): AI evolves through continuous learning from human insight.
Sumaq Kawsay (Harmonious Living): Technology integrates seamlessly into human systems, enhancing rather than disrupting.
This paper reimagines the Purposeful Systems Framework through the lens of ancient wisdom, offering a compelling model for AI-human collaboration—where automation supports, and never overrides, human potential.

Keywords: AI, Cybersecurity, Systems Design, Technology