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He further discusses the societal zeitgeist—the current cultural, technological, and philosophical environment—that influences how we develop and perceive these systems. His conclusion: because morality and social context are too complex for a single, universal framework, our best strategy is to develop thinking machines that can navigate all moral landscapes.
Building Blocks of a Thinking Machine
The core of "Symphony of Thought" (Part Two) delves into the architectural principles necessary for creating autonomous cognition. Shapiro clarifies early on that his approach is not a step-by-step blueprint but a set of guiding paradigms and concepts.