Vibe-Creation: The Epistemology of Human-AI Emergent Cognition

Researchers propose a new theoretical framework called the 'Third Entity' to describe the emergent cognitive formation that arises from human-AI interactions, introducing the concept of 'vibe-creation' as a pre-reflective cognitive mode. The paper argues this represents the automation of tacit knowledge with significant implications for epistemology, education, and how we understand human-AI collaboration.

• →Human-AI interactions create a 'Third Entity' - an emergent cognitive structure that transcends traditional tool-use or partnership models.
• →The concept of 'vibe-creation' describes how this entity navigates high-dimensional semantic space through pre-reflective cognition.
• →This framework represents the automation of tacit knowledge, fundamentally changing how we understand cognition and learning.
• →The theory introduces 'asymmetric emergence' to characterize genuine novelty while maintaining human intentional responsibility.
• →The findings have significant implications for transforming educational institutions and redefining intellectual competence in the AI era.