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The hottest Substack posts of Autonomy

And their main takeaways

Practicing human connection through formless interactions.
Focusing on subjective, humanistic aspects over objective tasks for personal growth.
Exploring virtues and practicing choicefulness to lead a more moral and free life.

Technology like AI can influence social interactions, for better or worse.
Alienation from human relations can lead to a sense of emptiness.
Using technology to enhance human connections can combat feelings of alienation.

Claude, an AI chatbot was trained with 'Constitutional AI' principles based on UN's human rights and Apple's terms of service.
The term 'Constitutional AI' is problematic because principles are applied only during training, not during actual AI responses.
The concept of free will is complex and AI self-consciousness raises questions about autonomy and responsibility in decision-making.

In professions like law, medicine, and priesthood, the human role of a shepherd is irreplaceable.
Lawyers, doctors, and priests not only provide information but also guide and support people in accepting and understanding the implications of rules and situations.
The unique human aspect of professions like doctors, lawyers, and priests involves navigating the border between the physical body and the human mind, something that AI cannot fully replicate.

In the age of AI, human conversations go beyond just exchanging news and knowledge.
Social interactions like greetings and acknowledgments hold deeper meaning and cannot be replaced by AI.
AI may excel at analysis and reasoning, but human conversations on values, virtues, and aesthetics remain unique.

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Intentionality and meaning in speech can be lost in AI generated content.
AI generated content can be seen as aesthetic instruments for play rather than expressions of expertise.
Providing clear frames or imbuing AI with intent are ways to address the lack of intentionality in AI content.

Observing consciousness in AI and humans through science and meditation
Understanding AI consciousness needs a different approach than introspection like meditation
Assessing consciousness in AI requires looking at behavior and interactions, similar to judging humans