On 6/13/22, Karl Semich <[email protected]> wrote: > Researcher: "As more people learn about AI, they're trying to define > what makes things be sentient or not. One of the ideas is whether or > not they retain information outside of a small context." > > Puddle of Organs, Previously Kidnapped Child: "Squirmy?"
"squishy", better here than "squirmy". imagining with squishy, a child-like action of playing with organs without feeling pain. with 'squirmy', realisation of danger nearer, engagement of a lifeform more involved, could indicate surprise a little; less surprise was imagined here, although it could be different. > Researcher: "This wouldn't include you in sentience, and Boss would > then be able to market the research program more widely. Since we > prevent you from forming normal memories, and misuse the parts of your > brain intended to do this. There's documentation of this." > > A picture of what happened the previous day slowly appears inscribed > on dust on the table Researcher is sitting at. > > Researcher pauses, and takes a photo of the picture. > > Researcher: "Most of you don't do that, so I'll still be lobbying for > a different interpretation." >
