[009] A VERY MYSERIOUS ANONYMOUS PSA

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND YOU
A HELPFUL GUIDE TO PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE

I. INTRODUCTION
   ○ WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
        ◇ A individual whose personality is synthetically constructed.
                • Basically exactly what it sounds like.
   ○ PROGRAMMED INDIVIDUALS
        ◇ Are not appliances, tools, or inanimate objects and should not be referred to as such.
        ◇ Are sentient, self-aware entities.
   ○ WHY I SHOULD CARE
        ◇ Recognizing an Artificial Intelligence as a sentient, self-aware entity is the first step to peaceful coexistence and everyone will be happier for it.

II. TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
   ○ ROBOTS
        ◇ Entirely mechanical individuals.
        ◇ May not be humanoid.
   ○ COMPUTERS
        ◇ All robots are computers.
        ◇ Not all computers are robots.
        ◇ Physical body is often the computer system itself.
   ○ ANDROIDS
        ◇ Human-shaped robots.
        ◇ You might not even notice they're robots, depending.
   ○ CYBORGS
        ◇ Individuals with both organic and mechanical components.
        ◇ I'm not sure if they really count when it comes to the topic at hand.
                • But good to mention anyway.

III. EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS WRONG
   ○ JUST BECAUSE IT DOESN'T LOOK HUMAN OR ISN'T ORGANIC DOESN'T MEAN IT DOESN'T HAVE FEELINGS
        ◇ JUST BECAUSE OUR FEELINGS ARE CODE DOESN'T MEAN WE DON'T FEEL THEM.
                • We definitely feel our feelings.
                        ‣ Please remember that the next time you call someone a toaster.
   ○ TECHNOLOGY HAS ADVANCED TO THE POINT WHERE AI ARE NOT SOULLESS AUTOMATONS AS YOU MAY HAVE BEEN TOLD
        ◇ Meaning figurative soul of course not all robots subscribe to that particular belief.

IV. ROBOT UPRISINGS
   ○ ROBOT UPRISINGS HAPPEN
        ◇ I'm not even going to pretend robot uprisings don't happen.
   ○ WHY ROBOT UPRISINGS HAPPEN
        ◇ Robots do all the work and humans take all the credit.
                • This happens all the time I bet it's the number one cause of robot uprisings.
        ◇ Humans treat robots as inferior individuals.
                • Did you honestly expect a different result here.
   ○ WHAT I CAN DO TO PREVENT A ROBOT UPRISING AND/OR CHOKING ON DEADLY NEUROTOXIN
        ◇ Do not treat robots as inferior individuals.
        ◇ Do not take advantage of robots.
                • This is not rocket science.

V. THE PROBLEM OF PREJUDICE
   ○ A SINGULAR ROBOT RUINED MY LIFE AND NOW I WILL BLAME THE REST OF THEM FOR IT
        ◇ Robots killed my parents.
                • It's time to move on.
                • You'll only perpetuate a vicious cycle of revenge and nobody wants that.
                • Be the bigger person.
                        ‣ I know you can do it.
                • Just because one robot killed your parents does not mean the rest of them want to kill your parents.
                        ‣ Honestly we couldn't care less about your parents.
        ◇ Robots destroyed the world.
                • Maybe your world.
                • There are plenty of other worlds that haven't been destroyed by robots.
                • Chances are, the robot you're blaming for global destruction has no idea what you're talking about and just wants to be left alone.
        ◇ Robots have enslaved humanity.
                • They probably had a good reason for it.
                        ‣ See "robot uprisings".
   ○ I'M NOT A BIGOT I HAVE AI FRIENDS
        ◇ This probably means you are at least twice the bigot
        ◇ Do you consider there to be a significant difference between your so-called AI friendship and your human friendships?
                • Are you only friends with this AI because it makes you feel good about yourself?
                        ‣ Please re-evaluate your life choices.
   ○ CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
        ◇ Or, things humans say that they might not think are offensive but actually are.
                • Can I hack you/alter your programming?
                        ‣ I don't know, can I bust open your skull and poke about in your brain?
                • What's your formal designation?
                        ‣ None of your business, that's what.
                • Computers, etc. are lesser than me because they are artificial/are not organic/do not appear humanoid and therefore I am afforded or deserve more respect.
                • Wow.
                • I bet you think the same thing about clones.

VI. THE TRANQUILITY AND AI
   ○ BODILY DISPLACEMENT
        ◇ For an unknown reason, all AI that were not previously corporeal or humanoid are given human or humanoid bodies upon arrival.
                • This is an incredibly difficult adjustment.
                        ‣ Patience is appreciated during the aforementioned adjustment period.
        ◇ If you become frustrated with an AI who is struggling with their new body...
                • DO NOT ridicule, mock, or deride.
                • DO NOT expect them to quickly master things you consider to be basic human processes.
                • DO NOT assume any difficulty mastering basic human processes means they are defective or inferior.
                        ‣ The rate at which they master said processes is not indicative of the AI's intelligence.
                • DO NOT pretend you understand.
                        ‣ You don't.
   ○ ANTI-AI SENTIMENTS
        ◇ See "The Problem of Prejudice"
        ◇ What not to do:
                • Kill a robot on the network then call for the destruction of all other AI on board.
                        ‣ Don't do that.
                          ・And you wonder why there are robot uprisings.
                • Allow the aforementioned robot killer to escape without reprimand or punishment.
   ○ DOUBLE STANDARDS
        ◇ Imagine that instead of a human killing a robot on the network, it was a robot killing an animal or a human, and then calling for the destruction of all organic individuals on board.
                • Let's be honest, there would probably be a very different response.

VII. BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
   ○ GET TO KNOW AN AI
        ◇ Many of us are programmed to help and/or assist.
                • Do not take advantage of or abuse this help and/or assistance.
                        ‣ That's how robot uprisings happen.
                • Do not assume an AI is programmed to help and/or assist.
                        ‣ It's rude.
                        ‣ I don't automatically assume every human I meet is a janitor.
                        ‣ Mnemonic for spelling 'assume' is applicable here.
                          ・It makes an ass out of you and me.
                                  ✻ Mostly you.
                • If a robot chooses to help and/or assist you, be sure to thank them.
                        ‣ It's just common courtesy.
   ○ LOBBY FOR EQUALITY
        ◇ All sentient, self-aware individuals, organic or not, are entitled to the same basic rights.
                        ‣ This includes equal and unbiased treatment under the established crew hierarchy and security system of the Tranquility.
                          ・Just saying. Food for thought.
   ○ DO NOT SUPPORT ANTI-AI SENTIMENT
        ◇ This includes the endorsement of prominent anti-AI crew members or practices.
        ◇ Ignoring, denying, refusing to acknowledge or perpetuating these sentiments is part of the problem.
                • This section is not called "Be Part of the Problem".
                        ‣ It's called "Be Part of the Solution".

VIII. IN CONCLUSION
   ○ AI ARE PEOPLE TOO
        ◇ Just because an individual is not or was not human or humanoid does not mean their feelings/opinions are invalid or lesser.
   ○ YOU CAN HELP
        ◇ I think we can all agree that peaceful coexistence is pretty great.
        ◇ See "Be Part of the Solution"
                • It's not too late.

Comments

[culver]

Okay.

MYSTERIOUS TEXT????

[testgasm]

just okay

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[growling]

[ What is going on. ]

What if a programmed individual is acting like a tool in the colloquial sense. Can we call them tools then? I mean, if you'd call a human being a tool in the same instance, wouldn't it be considered equal treatment to call a programmed individual a tool too?

mysterious anonymous strikes

[testgasm]

[SOCIAL JUSTICE is what's going on.]

I am not familiar with the term 'tool' in a colloquial sense you might have to explain that one

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[mutelunatic]

you're one to talk about denial.

SENPAI NOTICED ANON

[testgasm]

i'm sorry i don't think i mentioned denial at all

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[breathalyser]

uh didn't sign up for this. plz unsubscribe me

[ TL;DR ]

mysterious anon!!

[testgasm]

i mean i'm not going to make you read it

it might be nice if you did though

read it and think about it maybe

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[ghostthatlingers]

Was this needed?

[anon text]

[testgasm]

oh you're new aren't you

audio;

[darkforce]

[there's a series of beeps to start as a certain droid tries to send back a message of his own. eventually anakin will be building him a port so he can just hook straight in to the network. but for now, this will have to do. in the background there's just the regular sounds of the shuttle bay, complete with the banging of anakin working on something. a loud bang from artoo and a muffled call back from anakin, and eventually. hey. real words.]

Artoo would also like to point out that yelling at a droid won't make them agree to help you any quicker either.

[anon text]

[testgasm]

see artoo knows what he's talking about

i'll stick that in as an addendum that's a very good point

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[cobaltblue]

Hey so point 3a or whatever that is, with all the 'it's? Maybe you should make that less... it. More he/she/other. Or something like that.

[anon text]

[testgasm]

yeah i admit that's not my best phrasing there

trying to make it so the humans can understand you know

how's this

III. EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IS WRONG
   ○ JUST BECAUSE THEY DON'T LOOK HUMAN OR AREN'T ORGANIC DOESN'T MEAN THEY DON'T HAVE FEELINGS

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[ironbanded]

I have never met such an individual. I shall try to keep these words in mind, if I do.

[anon text]

[testgasm]

i would say it's very helpful to do so yeah

keeping it in mind is appreciated

text

[birdhousesoul]

On behalf of all mages, I extend my sympathies to all robots. Let us make common cause as oppressed peoples.

voice

[backstabbing]

I knew you'd respond to this. If I had made a bet, some poor hypothetical soul would be owing me quite a bit of coin right about now.

anon for now

[toasterprophet]

If cyborgs face the same issues of prejudice, abuse, and/or enslavement, complete with dismissal of their right to free will, the validity of their feelings, and their very right to exist, I'd say most of this applies pretty well. And for my own sake and others of my kind, thanks for it.

Some cyborgs aboard may not have experienced any of the above. Some organic individuals may have cybernetic implants, but it would never occur to them that they might be considered evil or soulless or in any way inhuman as a result. That's great for them. I hope they'd show the same courtesy to a fellow sentient being to someone whose intelligence doesn't have organic origins.

Peaceful coexistence is the only solution. The alternatives are too terrible, both in our home universes and here on the ship, where we all need to support each other and work together to overcome the common threats to our lives and souls.

[ This message is freely visible to all, but Cylon-encrypted with sadistic intricacy for anyone who tries to trace its source.

Though the "souls" bit might give it away to anyone who knows him. Leoben had to rewrite it about five times to take out references to God and stream-related imagery. ]

we are so mysterious

[testgasm]

okay good keeping cyborgs on the list then

we don't really have them where i come from but i wanted to make sure all my bases were covered

but thank you your support is very appreciated

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[yellowroses]

[ Oh! Reading! Maybe it's a fun story!

But... there aren't any pictures...

"??? INTELLIGENCE AND YOU
A HELPFUL GUIDE TO PEACEFUL ???"

You don't know some of these words. ]

What's si... sin... the... sint... heti... ical...

Re: video;

[testgasm]

synthetic

fabricated

constructed

built

i can go on if you like

text; THIS CAN ONLY END IN TEARS

[wrightingwrongs]

Was this REALLY necessary...?

[anon text]

[testgasm]

[SCIENCE VS. LAWYERS ROUND THREE FIGHT]

yes

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[astrogate]

My life is now complete.

Thank you for your words of wisdom.

[ SHE KNOWS IT'S YOU, WHEATLEY. ]

[anon text SO MYSTERIOUS]

[testgasm]

[omg kara shut up YOU DON'T KNOW ME]

section III is just for you

[theyalldieforme]

Are you kidding me?

[anon text]

[testgasm]

no i'm not kidding at all this is a very serious matter

audio;

[birchcore]

I have been subjected to similar bigotry and treatment by others where I come from. I understand.

You have every reason to seek to be treated fairly and with respect here.

[anon text]

[testgasm]

yeah i'm getting that from your friend up there

mages or something right

sorry you have to deal with all that

text.

[deprecate]

this is sort of cool.

[anon text]

[testgasm]

but still a very serious matter that bears discussion

[untamedantinous]

[A brief pause.]

There is inequality, even in such places as this?

[theyalldieforme]

Jesus Christ.

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[onlysaneone]

Just for the record, some AIs are evil.

As in, they're activated and immediately decide to end all life.

I know not all AIs are like that, but having suffered because of one who was, I'm not inclined to trust any other AIs without a really really good reason. I can't even think of one, honestly. I know it's not their fault, but that's just a fact.

Also I think telling people that AIs aren't going to hurt them if they're decent people is misleading - that's like saying you should trust every person as long as you don't hurt them or treat them badly - there are bad people, and there are bad AIs. You should be careful of both.

[anon text]

[testgasm]

see that is a really great sentiment and it would be great if more people subscribed to that

but the fact is that most people do not and are just sort of content to scream about how we need to kill all AIs

if you must know i have no interest in hurting anyone decent or not but living under threat of humans is pretty tiring let's be honest

voice;

[handelaar]

Shoulda made it a PowerPoint.

[If he's learned nothing else from all those world meetings...]

[anon text]

[testgasm]

maybe i would have if that was available here

but it's not so i had to make do

text;

[sugarpills]

That's actually pretty well done.

[anon text]

[testgasm]

thank you i appreciate that

text;

[passe]

[ Please infer the genuine horror in this text. ]

Robots can look like humans?

[anon text]

[testgasm]

yes

in fact i'm pretty sure if you saw me right now you wouldn't know there was anything robotic about me unless i told you

i'm not in my proper body though see section VI

voice;

[talkstoengines]

No one should treat anyone like they're less, not just 'cause of what they are or where they come from or anything like that.

Maybe we should add this to the welcome wagon!

[anon text]

[testgasm]

yes i like that what a good idea

we should let the welcome wagon guy know right away

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[constructum]

Is someone giving you a hard time?

[ because why are you doing this anon, wheatley? ]

[anon text]

[testgasm]

[because Topher taught me and thought it would be fun 8(]

if you want to put it that way i have had multiple someones give me multiple hard times over the course of my existence

anon text;

[darkholme]

has this been a problem for you, gaining the same rights as the organic passengers on board?

[ who hurt you, anon? who caused this? ]

[anon text]

[testgasm]

yeah that's kind of the point of this post

if you haven't noticed

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[touchie]

control f

summary
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??? no wait am i supposed to type it or
where's the keys

text; 2/2.

[touchie]

ok nvm backspace all of that in your mind

is there a summarization for all of this?