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[cargojet]

Communications will be a building zone over the next few few weeks while we integrate the systems from the Scylla into a workable network. We'll be occupying a number of empty rooms on 001 in the meantime, at least until things get back to normal, although if things work out we may link the rooms into Comms anyway. Things got uncomfortable last month sleeping on the floor; I think we're all agreed on that one, at least.

[ Nathan rubs his chin, considering for once just leaving it there. But then it would get very Invasion of the Body Snatchers around here. ]

For those of you that have forgotten, we have a service every seventh day - that's tomorrow - in the chapel in the Oxygen Gardens. Anyone is welcome to speak, sing, pray or otherwise sit in silence. Practically any faith is welcome. No blood sacrifices though, huh? The gardens is also where we keep our memorial wall. If you have people you miss, and you want them to be remembered, come down and make sure they're there. There's also a book where you can leave messages to loved ones past and future. Give me a call if someone's missing.

Also I need to talk to someone with a mind for the ethics of artificial intelligence, regarding the line where something's sentient. They need to be patient and keep their temper, no matter how ignorant on the subject I am. I also need to know if anyone around here does ironwork. I'm in the market for a deadbolt, so that in an emergency I don't have to barricade the door to lock it from the inside.

If anyone has questions about the Tranquility, about how things work around here, or regarding what happened last month, I'm here to answer them for you. Orientation for those who want to join Comms is tomorrow, and yes, any help with setting up the new control room would be more than welcome. That's your lot. Petrelli out.

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[elvenking]

You may use my room on the thirteenth level. I am never there. I look forward to the service tomorrow.

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[cargojet]

You're kind to offer, but there are plenty of vacant rooms on 001, and I don't trust the elevators as far as I could throw them. I'd rather keep my people close.

Will you be there?

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[lostkings]

[ Okay, the chapel bit? Is kind of laughable, but the guy seems sincere about it so Peter's just gonna leave that alone. The rest? Why the hell not. ]

Better ways to lock a door then with a deadbolt. And really, artificial intelligence is still artificial no matter which way you look at it. But if you want to go down the road of ethics, you're gonna get a hundred different opinions and you'll still be the one stuck trying to decipher which one keeps you on moral ground.

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[cargojet]

That I believe. It's just if I go ahead and do what I'm planning, there's the chance of our getting in a lot of shit over it. It's more about covering my bases, you know what I mean?

I'm pretty sure a toaster is still a toaster.

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[tumbleweeds]

I'll perform blood sacrifices if I want.

[ She's kidding.

But no really. ]

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[cargojet]

Well you better make sure you put a laminate over the altar and clean up when you're done, I'm just saying.

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[ex_inventive578]

Loved ones past and future. I imagine if I were to leave a message to my future loved ones, it would start with a very fervent apology. But that's not what I wanted to say. What did I want to say? Oh yes, Communications. I'd like to help.

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[cargojet]

Then perhaps you should leave it anyway, just in case.

[ You've been around before haven't you? The guy who speaks horse, right? The troublemaker. Nathan squints at his device, and thinks this is a probably bad idea, but on the other hand... ]

On a temporary basis, or something more permanent?

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[cobaltblue]

So, what's got you so curious about AI, huh?

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[cargojet]

A mapping idea I've been working on, but it requires a rudimentary kind of AI--and the expendability of the units.

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[testgasm]

who needs to be patient and keep their temper

robots getting a little too disgruntled for you

also if your idea of someone with 'a mind for the ethics of artificial intelligence' is la human i am taking a sledgehammer to your office

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[cargojet]

[ Oh look who it is. He put that line in just for you. ]

Robots have tempers too. And they aren't raised like human children to know when they're just being rude. But to be honest, I haven't spoken to anyone about this in any real detail. I wanted to get the details straight first, make sure I wasn't offending anyone with the suggestion in the first place.

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[refusing]

[She really wants to comment on how nice the religious services are to have for everyone, but the whole ethics thing catches her interest instead. Nope, she doesn't have a mind for it but she's going to speak up and be curious anyway.]

What're you doing with anything sentient, where you need someone to tell you about ethics? Shouldn't you already know all that before getting any ideas?

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[cargojet]

Robotics isn't really my field; law is. And back at home, we don't have many laws covering robotics, except maybe patents. The idea wouldn't come with the problem of ethics at home. I mean, the US Army have been using small robots on the battlefield for a while now, to keep soldiers safe. There wouldn't be anyone to argue ethics with.

Here... Here it's just a hell of a lot more complicated. Where that issue wouldn't come up at home at all, it's hot politics on board the Tranquility.

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[starked]

[ Question Tony Stark has to ask himself right now while working: Why am I willingly talking to Nathan?

Answer Tony Stark has to said question: Because AIs. ]

Depends on what you're defining as sentient, actually. The level of intelligence wanting to be given to the artificial intelligence. I'll actually be— [ less of an asshole. ] It is my area of expertise and as someone who's had one of his AIs on board in a human body and is currently sitting next to a robot of his own creation, I'm kind of in the special elite position about this.

[ That's a horrible attempt at not being an asshole, Tony, but you tried. ]

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[cargojet]

[ Holy shit where's a blue moon when you need one? ]

Well then, maybe we should be collaborating.

[ The very sound of the word sets his teeth on edge. Also he's already promised the work to Church, which means... Well, it means risking Tony taking advantage of the whole situation.

Needs must, though, and mapping the Tranquility is important. With Tony's help, it needn't take nearly as long. ]

I don't know how much intelligence it would need. Enough, basically. Survival skills, curiosity...

[darkforce]

Do you want the official response about programmed sentience, or do you want the truth?

[cargojet]

If I could hear both, it might be more use. Would you mind?

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[toomuchtenacity]

I've known a few A.I.

[She remembers more A.I then humans really.]

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[cargojet]

Would you mind sharing? You don't have to, but anything would be appreciated.

[makedo]

Guess there's no escaping the make-believe bullshit that is religion even in space.

[ at least there's no pog man of god to be ferried around here who'll never pull his weight in war. really, the statement is almost friendly. or as friendly as brad gets while still hating on religion. ]

[cargojet]

In fact, I think you'll find there's at least a dozen religions or more. My job is to stop us all singing different songs at the same time. Establish some order.

[withlace]

It's a wonder you have any free time.

[cargojet]

Do I? What free time is that?

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[alaspooryork]

[Well, this has been an enlightening read.]

Hello, Mr. Petrelli. Is it time to begin construction on the local network in Communications with the salvaged parts?

Additionally, if you have any questions regarding AI, I would be glad to assist as I am one myself.

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[cargojet]

It is. We've started clearing things out and tidying up, then we'll get underway.

[ Nathan smiles. ]

I don't suppose you've met Church yet?

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[firstofficer]

A curious request. [ on the opposite end of the feed, well, after all this time, nathan can probably hear spock's hands coming together. ]

May I inquire after your intentions?

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[adlered]

I almost feel like I'm running late when I consider the idea that I might actually want to join Comms if the orientation is tomorrow.

[ Things you do not let someone like her do: join comms. Things she's going to try do anyway: join comms. ]

And I have to admit, depending on the complexity of the set-up, I might be of less help than I'd like to be if I'm joining.

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[cargojet]

I didn't have much experience with computers when I joined. There's places where you can dip your toe in the water while you learn the rest of the trade, but I can't lie--it helps if you've got an open mind.

[ Nathan is the Emperor of Bad Decisions, you know. ]