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Re:Artificial neural networks are making strides towards con... by Invictus0 on Friday June 10, 2022 @02:39PM (#31697867)
I would argue that "taking strides towards becoming a better person" is a totally meaningless statement. If I were to ask you "how so" then you would probably respond by listing definitive actions that demonstrate attributes of goodness, like generosity or kindness.
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Re:Artificial neural networks are making strides towards con... by whiplash451 on Friday June 10, 2022 @02:51PM (#31697997)
I disagree. You could also characterize it as, for instance, having better knowledge of yourself (which, interestingly, seems to be a characteristic of consciousness as well).
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Re:Artificial neural networks are making strides towards con... by Invictus0 on Friday June 10, 2022 @09:56PM (#31701278)
Having better knowledge of yourself is a definitive action, no? I would call it self-awareness.
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