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This method simulates open-ended cognition, allowing the research to assess whether the AI develops a more integrated, collective, or self-obsessed identity depending on how it perceives itself—"I" versus "We."
Shapiro emphasizes that the experiment involves multiple permutations, such as:
Moving from "I" to "We" in the agent model
Embedding different sets of goals and imperatives
Observing how these differences impact the system’s reflection and output over iterations
Key Findings: Self-Obsessed vs. Collective Thinking
After running numerous simulations, several insights emerged: