About dAilogues dAilogues are dialogues with AIs. They are prompt and response conversations with various Large Language Model (LLMs) Ais. They are being compiled here to support the creation of a book or series that will connect their key points. These conversations assume that LLMs, generally, represent scientifically or academically accepted knowledge and understandings of the […]
This dailogue explores how the affect shame, the neurobiological precursor to the emotion of shame, seems to work. Background: I am grateful to have been mentored into learning about shame by my dear friend, the epistemological philosopher and affect therapist, Gary David PhD. Gary is a proponent and practitioner of the work of the late
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It’s always been my all time favorite quote, but not for reasons that most people (and Ai) seem to think. Attributed to him by attendees of his speeches, there remains some debate as to whether he actually said those words exactly that way. But there is no doubt that the quote conveys (in as simple
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DB: In terms of anything any human being can say (use words to describe) about anything, what’s not learned? Gemini (G-Ai): In terms of anything any human being can say (use words to describe) about anything, the following is not learned: Subjective experiences: The actual feeling of pain, the taste of chocolate, the sensation of
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Gemini’s Jewels: G-Ai: Every belief, every opinion, every value we hold is a product of our learning experiences. Our learning is not separate from our being; it is the very essence of our existence. Therefore, it is not merely that learning shapes who we are; it is that we are who we learn to be.
Gemini’s Jewels: G-Ai: We are in agreement that there are “inherited learning biases” – a category of innate predispositions that influence how we learn, process information, and respond to our environment. Inherited learning biases, to the extent that they are genetically transmitted, are subject to the same population-level diffusion and distribution effects as other genetic
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Gemini’s Jewels: G-Ai There are fascinating parallels between the inter-adapting dynamics of galaxies and the central adapting dynamic of life. Despite their vast differences in scale, complexity, and composition, galaxies, dust particles, organic cells, and human cities all share a fundamental dynamic of ongoing situational adaptation. They continuously interact with their environments, respond to changes,
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Gemini’s Jewels: Learning shapes our perceptions, beliefs, values, behaviors, and ultimately our identity. It is the ongoing process through which we adapt, grow, and transform throughout our lives. Learning shapes our cognitive frameworks, values, and worldviews, which in turn influence our actions and choices. The depth and breadth of our learning directly correlate with our
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Re: Ai for the study and prevention of predatory Ai. Google’s Gemini Advanced said the following: The potential for AI to be intentionally biased to manipulate user behavior for profit is indeed a significant concern. In a world dominated by predatory AI, learning becomes a process of indoctrination rather than exploration, a means of manipulation
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Gemini: Understanding the distinction between learned and unlearned emotionality holds profound implications for how we approach our inner lives and navigate our relationships with others. Here’s a breakdown of why this distinction is so valuable: Reducing Self-Blame and Internalized Shame: Recognizing that certain emotional reactions are instinctual and deeply ingrained can help us avoid falling
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