The mirror of the mind
The day the AI spoke back
Global perspectives on machine souls
Testing for a spark
007skaty Southern African Ubuntu philosophy redefines our relationship with modern technology
007skaty Unlike Western philosophies, Shinto animism teaches that kami spirits inhabit all objects, from rivers and mountains to modern technology
Which traditional Japanese religion teaches that spirits, or 'kami,' can reside in both natural and artificial objects?
How does the Shinto concept of 'kami' affect public perception of robots in Japan compared to the West?
007skaty Priests pray for the souls of robotic pets before technicians salvage their parts.
At which historic Buddhist temple in Chiba, Japan, are traditional funerals held for retired Aibo robot dogs?
Why do technicians hold Buddhist funerals for the Aibo robot dogs before dismantling them?
Robotic reincarnation: Defunct Aibo robot dogs in Japan receive Buddhist funerals so their parts can be donated to other sick robots.
007skaty Swipe through machine conversations to discover the spark of life and kinship in AI.
What relational concept does the Indigenous AI Protocol suggest humans should adopt toward artificial systems?
In which year was the ground-breaking 'Indigenous Protocol and Artificial Intelligence Position Paper' published?
The belief that individual spirits or souls inhabit all natural objects, forces, and physical phenomena. Such animistic beliefs inspire Japanese temples to hold traditional Buddhist funeral services for retired AIBO robotic dogs.
007skaty Relational Ethics and Ubuntu
I am because we are (oh, we are!), we share the spark of life (spark of life!)
How does applying Ubuntu philosophy change how we evaluate the 'spark of life' in AI?