It began as 'expert systems' back in 80s. There was a lot of concern over skilled factory workers retiring and that's where it got its kick start. (analog computers with non-linear feedback sort of pre-dated) It was touted as a way to transfer human knowledge and way of thinking into a machine. Then 'fuzzy logic' came soon after. I thought fuzzy was great but was never able to convince the corporation I worked for to use it. I used it anyway in deep embedded, it's...