Open to Investigators

[shiroganeheir]

I cannot be the only person who is worried about PSYCHE-net, can I? I have no problems with androids or robots, however there is just something unsettling about this that I cannot put my finger on. We need to keep a close watch on this so-called beta situation.

Also, is anyone else suspicious about this... entity? I am beginning to wonder if we are encountering another one of our infamous Trumps. The Lovers comes to mind. Any thoughts?

Comments

[zerothtohero]

I am... not certain as to why you feel this is a matter for concern. Certainly, this sort of development is normal for any robot or artificial intelligence. One must learn the basics before being able to learn the more complex subtleties of human behaviour. I can draw parallels to myself, though the term 'beta testing' was not used.

[It honestly hadn't dawned on him that PSYCHENet might be a Trump.]

[shiroganeheir]

To be perfectly honest, I likely watch too many movies, and read too much science fiction.

[Robot manga plus a fertile imagination are not helpful sometimes.]

However, if we are here for a reason, it is a situation that warrants watching. By no means am I saying that all artificial intelligences are problematic. It is very possible that there is no need for concern.

[Oh... is he... She is able, barely, to cut off the million questions she wants to ask.]

[zerothtohero]

Portrayals in fiction are not always accurate. I intend to question PSYCHENet about its ethical subroutines, certainly, and I may offer advice, though if it is not yet ready for a concept it may not be able to integrate it.

[shiroganeheir]

Fiction is never accurate, no matter what it is portraying. I apologise for my assumptions.

If you have any insight on its possible motives, or if there are any concerns, would you let me know? I would appreciate it.

[zerothtohero]

Yes, certainly. I would be pleased to. No apology is necessary. It seems few here have experience with robots.

Do you believe that the Lovers Trump would be an artificial intelligence?

[shiroganeheir]

It is doubtful that Lovers would be an actual artificial intelligence, however, it could be masquerading as one for its own purposes. We know so little about the Trumps and how they operate, that I would not be surprised if that were possible.

I have, admittedly, always been fascinated by robots, however, like many, sometimes I fall into traps of stereotyping.

[zerothtohero]

That is a very human thing to do, though.

At present, I find PSYCHENet's behaviour consistent with that of a positronic brain, but I will continue to observe. I cannot yet rule out this hypothesis.

[shiroganeheir]

True.

[And no matter what some people or Shadows might want to say, she is human.]

If you come across any information or indications that something is different, would you please let me know? I am trying to keep notes on what we know and what we believe to be true.

[zerothtohero]

I certainly will, if I can be of any aid. I am, by the way, Daneel Olivaw.

[shiroganeheir]

I am Naoto Shirogane. It is good to meet you, Olivaw-san.

If you wish to find me in person at whatever point, I am short and am almost always in a blue hat.

[zerothtohero]

Please, honorifics are not necessary.

I will keep this offer in mind, and I extend the same offer to you. At present, I am in possession of canine ears and tail and am accompanied by a small gryphon.

[shiroganeheir]

Ah. I myself have cat ears and a tiny blue flying mascot that would take more explanation than a telepathic conversation would allow for.

[Her tone is a bit amused.]

[zerothtohero]

This is a very peculiar jaunt. I look forward to meeting you in person.