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[functioningperfectly]

I've been wondering something for a while now. As an AI, I've had some trouble adjusting to behaving and emoting as a human, and though it has been quite some time, there are still some things that I don't understand.

Do you believe that you know what you are capable of? In any given scenario, are people meant to be aware of what they can do, or are willing to do? Or does it always come as a surprise?

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[thebreakingwave]

I think most people know what they're comfortable doing and often can guess what they're capable of, but until the instance comes, you don't know for sure.

And, of course, those expectations can change over time.

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[functioningperfectly]

Does it come as a surprise, when you realize you're developing into a different sort of person? Or do people not generally notice?

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[inwents]

I have never given it much thought.

Are you really an AI?

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[functioningperfectly]

Neither have I, until now.

Yes, I am. There are a very small number of AI aboard this ship; when we arrive on the Tranquility, we are put in human bodies through means we do not yet understand.

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[godofthemachine]

Humans are likely aware of their capabilities and can't resist showing them off.

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[functioningperfectly]

Yes, humans most likely know what they are doing at any given point; I'm only wondering if maybe sometimes they do realize how easily they can perform certain tasks until they have to actually do said task.

For having been in an organic shell for this long, I haven't quite grasped all of the smaller intricacies of human life.

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[lacksgrace]

Don't know what an AI is, but that kinda question can be hard to answer. Sometimes, it depends on the motivation. Others-- [ He shrugs. ] What, you don't like surprises?

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[functioningperfectly]

I'm intrigued by surprises. I don't dislike them.

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[testgasm]

what's all this then

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[functioningperfectly]

It's nothing. I've just been thinking.

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[alaspooryork]

[Finally, someone else who prefers text. Not that Delta's terribly surprised that it's another AI who finally demonstrates it.]

I believe we all have perceived limits that can be overcome in times of exceptional strength, or that can be overestimated in times of exceptional duress. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to tell the difference between the two.

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[functioningperfectly]

I suppose I've always known that from an outside perspective, but experiencing moments like that are a bit different when you are the one in the thick of it.

[lifewithoutrest]

[Remarkable.]

In most cases, I would say we're well aware of our limitations. But it isn't always so black and white. People are often surprised to learn what they're truly capable of doing.

[functioningperfectly]

It's slightly off-putting to not know how much I'm capable of doing.

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[tueurdeloup]

I am quite aware of what I am capable of.

I revel in it.

And it only comes as a surprise to those who are foolish enough to ignore the signs.

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[functioningperfectly]

Signs?

[circumitus]

have you ever considered that, as an artificial intelligence, you are never intended to behave and emote and understand these things as a human typically would?

[functioningperfectly]

Ah, yes. I have considered that, but I feel as though I have relatively nominal experiences as a human.

The idea that I could be emotionally or mentally stunted in some way due to the change of form, of course, has crossed my mind before.

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[backwardscompatible]

I suppose the question is, why are you trying to behave as a human in the first place?

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[functioningperfectly]

Because it's impossible to exist in a human body and attempt to function as an AI.

[discretion]

Most people believe they know what they can do and what they are willing to do, but in general sentience means a constant presentation of choices and unpredictable situations. Most people believe they are aware of their limitations, both physically and philosophically, but most are willing to disregard or redefine those limits if the situation changes outside of their expectations.

Some people know themselves better than others, usually because they've had their limits tested more. In other words, your questions can't be answered because the knowing what you can do is not an innate, streamlined thing. Like most aspects of sentience, it varies between individuals.

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[ghostthatlingers]

What type of AI are you?

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[functioningperfectly]

I am a HAL 9000 series computer who served as the main computer of the spaceship Discovery.

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[firstofficer]

If I may- in an effort to reach a satisfactory consensus, have you considered your personal reply to the query?

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[functioningperfectly]

I have, but I always appreciate having other people's opinions when it comes to things that I'm less than well versed in. A second opinion, I suppose.