Sirtaj Singh Kang [14/02/11 17:27 -0600]:
You asked for a mechanism by which a machine might seek self-
improvement, and I've provided one that is in common use. Talking
about individual's preferences in this context is meaningless unless
you are demanding complete anthropomorphisation of this machine and
its motivations. There is no reason to assume that a post-singularity
intelligence will subscribe to Maslow.
Because it'd be a realized / self actualized soul?
Or because it'd be a unique entity with no society to interact with?