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1. nerevarthelame · 1791091851 · focus · HN ↗

   I've been tracking "emotional vectors" in my software for some time now. My Apache web server gets sad (5xx errors), frustrated (4xx), happy (2xx), thoughtful (1xx). I can even see it express these emotions through some of its messages.

   1. stabbles · 1791092670 · focus · HN ↗

      Did you also notice the complex emergent behavior of "418 I'm a teapot"?
   2. hardbass · 1791108568 · focus · HN ↗

      Indeed, I see the same thing in EEG scans of humans. Its hilarious how some people think some molecules and electrical signals can "think" or "feel".

      1. ricksunny · 1791114196 · focus · HN ↗

         E.O. Wilson / Richard Dawkins?

         1. hardbass · 1791114991 · focus · HN ↗

            They seem to be positing a believable position to the best of our current knowledge, yes.

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