text; permanon

[zunge]

[Another day on the planet, another anonymous post. This one's by a returning anon, though none of you would know it. A few months ago he asked people their thoughts on pain. Today.... today he has a different set of information to gather with only some overlap in topic.]

Hypothetical - you've got an AI-equipped robotic frame and you want it to experience interesting, useful sensations using its sensors. Temps-wise, pain-wise, texture-wise, whatever.

What sensations would you put it through and have it experiment with?

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[zunge]

A robot is a very advanced type of machine. AI = "artificial intelligence."

This is all hypothetical. You have an artificial being granted with intelligence and a consciousness. What would you think it important or good for that being to experience?

[unholy_rebirth]

Oh...

[Processing...it's clear she's still a little confused, but she's doing her best.]

Joy? Sadness? Calm?

...the rain?

[zunge]

What's your rationale on the rain, out of curiosity?

[unholy_rebirth]

Well, it's...it's...[She trails off, and is quiet for a while. It seems like she's struggling to get her thoughts together, but eventually, she just laughs softly.]

Because it's...so hard to describe, I suppose. The feeling, the sound, the scent...rain has always been...important to me. My people lived in the desert when I was young, so rain was always welcomed...

[zunge]

[Hrm this is turning to be vaguely more fruitful than he expected. The downside is, uh... this sure isn't the time of year for rain on this planet. Time to go out on a limb with a hypothesis.]

And not easily replicated by standing under a shower in your clothes?

[unholy_rebirth]

[A surprised laugh, which is quickly muffled. Sorry, Noiz! It was a friendly laugh, promise. She sounds both amused and slightly apologetic.]

Mmm...n-no, not exactly. Even though the showers here are very lovely. It's...hmm...[She's noticed the chilly weather too, of course, and has come to the same conclusion as he has. Is there a good way to experience rain during the wintertime?]

Maybe if there is a greenhouse, and you had a shower in there...with the plants.

[.... .D. ]

[zunge]

Do greenhouses have showers in the first place?

[unholy_rebirth]

Well....no...you would have to...make one yourself.

[Ok, maybe this isn't a good idea.]

Can the machine wait until it's warmer?