david brins scifi book kiln people presents interesting AI beefup jutsus :
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no spoiler book review :
what I liked about this book is that it tries to answer "what is death"
showing the difference between dead and alive is the same as the dif between
you now and you a moment ago, that I am a replika of me a moment ago, we are not alive
nor dead therefore.
to accomplish this he uses kiln people, or clay bunshin jutsu tech scifi.
a based book overall.
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logic : the AI can predict if something should be alive or not using logic
death mode: risks not counted when sensing probable death such as short life span.
homolougous imprinting - similar to a git merge : an AI branches in to 2 replica entities,
next after x amount of time the branched entity is compeled to merch its new experiences
and knowledge with the master AI.
nonhomolougous imprinting - done between AIs with a different skillset : an AIbot is branched
into a catbot AI with nightvision ability and meowing skills. imprinting will include only
common skillset data
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this book uses rare words so I've also added a vocabulary useful before you read it :
oblong - an object or flat figure in an elongated rectangle or oval shape
miffed - put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident
escarpment - a long, steep slope,
especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.
aficionado - a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime
pugnacity - a natural disposition to be aggressive or belligerent
blithe - showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
bray - the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule
dodecahedron - a three-dimensional shape having twelve plane faces, in particular
a regular solid figure with twelve equal pentagonal faces
aplomb - self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
guffaw - augh in a loud or boisterous way.
cetacean - a marine mammal of the order Cetacea ; a whale, dolphin, or porpoise
chador - a large piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head and upper body leaving only the face exposed
harbinger - a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
"witch hazels are the harbingers of spring"
Terse - using few words
starkness - the quality of being empty, simple, or clear, especially without decoration
expound - present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
"he was expounding a powerful argument"
cantankerous - bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
cuneiform - denoting or relating to the wedge-shaped characters used in the ancient writing systems
kibitz - To give unsolicited or unwanted advice
buxom - (of a woman) plump, especially with large breasts.
sashay - walk in an ostentatious yet casual manner, typically with exaggerated movements of the hips and shoulders
mooring - a place where a boat or ship is moored.
"the boat had been at its usual moorings immediately prior to the storm"
sanguin - optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
precipice - a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one
abate - (of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
"the storm suddenly abated"
appellation - a name or title
plodding - to proceed in a tediously slow manner: The play just plodded along in the second act
arduous - involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
"an arduous journey"
ornate - made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns
preen - (of a bird) straighten and clean its feathers with its beak.
arid - (of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation
sardonic - grimly mocking or cynical.
dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
austire - severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
boon -
a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
"the navigation system will be a boon to both civilian and military users"
sere - (especially of vegetation) dry or withered.
quip - a witty remark.
skulduggery - underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery.
bane - a cause of great distress or annoyance.
mired - to be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time
kludge - a workaround or quick-and-dirty solution that is clumsy, inelegant,
inefficient, difficult to extend and hard to maintain
reify - make (something abstract) more concrete or real.
termagant - a harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
wince - give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
heft - lift or carry (something heavy).
dormer window - a window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
pelagic - of, relating to, or living or occurring in the open sea
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no spoiler book review :
what I liked about this book is that it tries to answer "what is death"
showing the difference between dead and alive is the same as the dif between
you now and you a moment ago, that I am a replika of me a moment ago, we are not alive
nor dead therefore.
to accomplish this he uses kiln people, or clay bunshin jutsu tech scifi.
a based book overall.
*******************************************************************************
logic : the AI can predict if something should be alive or not using logic
death mode: risks not counted when sensing probable death such as short life span.
homolougous imprinting - similar to a git merge : an AI branches in to 2 replica entities,
next after x amount of time the branched entity is compeled to merch its new experiences
and knowledge with the master AI.
nonhomolougous imprinting - done between AIs with a different skillset : an AIbot is branched
into a catbot AI with nightvision ability and meowing skills. imprinting will include only
common skillset data
***********************************************************************************
this book uses rare words so I've also added a vocabulary useful before you read it :
oblong - an object or flat figure in an elongated rectangle or oval shape
miffed - put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident
escarpment - a long, steep slope,
especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.
aficionado - a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime
pugnacity - a natural disposition to be aggressive or belligerent
blithe - showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
bray - the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule
dodecahedron - a three-dimensional shape having twelve plane faces, in particular
a regular solid figure with twelve equal pentagonal faces
aplomb - self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation
guffaw - augh in a loud or boisterous way.
cetacean - a marine mammal of the order Cetacea ; a whale, dolphin, or porpoise
chador - a large piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head and upper body leaving only the face exposed
harbinger - a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
"witch hazels are the harbingers of spring"
Terse - using few words
starkness - the quality of being empty, simple, or clear, especially without decoration
expound - present and explain (a theory or idea) systematically and in detail.
"he was expounding a powerful argument"
cantankerous - bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
cuneiform - denoting or relating to the wedge-shaped characters used in the ancient writing systems
kibitz - To give unsolicited or unwanted advice
buxom - (of a woman) plump, especially with large breasts.
sashay - walk in an ostentatious yet casual manner, typically with exaggerated movements of the hips and shoulders
mooring - a place where a boat or ship is moored.
"the boat had been at its usual moorings immediately prior to the storm"
sanguin - optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
precipice - a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one
abate - (of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread.
"the storm suddenly abated"
appellation - a name or title
plodding - to proceed in a tediously slow manner: The play just plodded along in the second act
arduous - involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
"an arduous journey"
ornate - made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns
preen - (of a bird) straighten and clean its feathers with its beak.
arid - (of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation
sardonic - grimly mocking or cynical.
dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
austire - severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.
boon -
a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
"the navigation system will be a boon to both civilian and military users"
sere - (especially of vegetation) dry or withered.
quip - a witty remark.
skulduggery - underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery.
bane - a cause of great distress or annoyance.
mired - to be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time
kludge - a workaround or quick-and-dirty solution that is clumsy, inelegant,
inefficient, difficult to extend and hard to maintain
reify - make (something abstract) more concrete or real.
termagant - a harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
wince - give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
heft - lift or carry (something heavy).
dormer window - a window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
pelagic - of, relating to, or living or occurring in the open sea