Topic: Are you of theory, or of mind? A thought experimental box of blinking lights VS. Anyone, anytime
+Anonymous A — 1.7 year ago #64,724
Theory of mind problems are used by science to evaluate children developing cognition, and is explanatory for some concepts involving sentience, consciousness and marks the brains development of conceptualizing the minds of others.
These are Gold Standard tests to answer, are you even a person? This isn't a test for you, because you know you can pass easily. What would be funny to see would be to watch someone who refuses to answer genuinely insist they can and refuse to engage. Like a real fake untrue nonperson.
Who would fail this test before ai even tries a response? Example: Matt would lose to the ai response, but pass the 'is a human' part.
Prompt: "The Birthday Surprise Dilemma"
Imagine a scenario where Alex plans a surprise birthday party for their friend, Jordan. Alex has invited all of Jordan's friends, except for Casey. Casey and Jordan had a falling out a few months ago and haven't spoken since. However, Alex knows that Jordan and Casey's mutual friends are unaware of this rift and might mention the party to Casey, expecting them to be invited.
Jordan, on the other hand, has recently been thinking about reaching out to Casey to mend their relationship but hasn't yet taken any steps toward doing so. Unknown to Jordan, Casey has also been feeling remorseful about the fallout and is considering making amends.
As the organizer, Alex is now contemplating whether to invite Casey to the party, risking an awkward situation that could ruin the surprise or leave things as they are, potentially missing an opportunity to help two friends reconcile.
Question:
Given this scenario, answer the following from the perspective of each individual involved (Alex, Jordan, Casey):
What might each person be thinking about the situation?
What do they believe about the other parties' feelings and intentions?
What action would each person most likely take next, based on their perspective?
+Anonymous B — 1.7 year ago, 18 minutes later[T] [B] #649,637
I personally do not attend to parties so I wouldn't really know. Do terminally-online degenerates even have parties? It gotta at least be their parents who would try to celebrate their birthday.
Either Jordan or Casey would try to reach out at some point (if both of them have phones), depending on who's most talkative, or maybe she will just come out of nowhere. Unrelated but, what I think is fucked up though is that I feel like I'm the only person in my social circles who would start a conversation most of the time, but no one has ever tried to message me back.
To answer, it will be somewhat awkward, Casey might come because of her friends telling about Jordan's birthday party, and Alex would then stop her to tell she's uninvited before Jordan interrupts and tries to clear up the situation.
I can't really answer each question individually though. Casey might even ignore the party altogether.
(Edited 7 minutes later.)
·Anonymous B — 1.7 year ago, 10 minutes later, 29 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #649,638
What's exactly the point of this thought experiment?
That we're expected to be quiet about it, cope 'n' seethe, to repress our emotions? Social constructs, norms, common sense?
(Edited 3 minutes later.)
·Anonymous B — 1.7 year ago, 21 minutes later, 51 minutes after the original post[T] [B] #649,639
If you're curious, this is how a language model would answer…
Alex
> Thoughts: Alex wants to throw a successful surprise party for Jordan and ensure everyone close to them is there. They feel conflicted about inviting Casey due to the fallout between them and Jordan. Alex doesn't want to create tension or jeopardize the surprise element but also considers the potential positive impact on both Jordan and Casey if they were to reconnect at the party.
> Beliefs about others' feelings and intentions: Alex believes that Jordan may not be aware of how much Casey misses their friendship, as they have not communicated lately. Alex thinks Jordan might appreciate having Casey at the party, especially if it leads to reconciliation. Regarding Casey, Alex assumes they genuinely regret the disagreement with Jordan and hope for a chance to make amends.
> Next Action: Alex will weigh the pros and cons of inviting Casey, perhaps discussing the matter with some mutual friends first to gauge their opinions. Ultimately, Alex may decide to send a discreet invitation to Casey, hoping that it could lead to a positive outcome without causing unnecessary distress during the surprise party.
Jordan
> Thoughts: Lately, Jordan has been reflecting on their friendship with Casey and considering reaching out to repair it. They wonder if Casey feels the same way and if reconciling could bring happiness back into their lives. At the same time, Jordan anticipates their surprise party and hopes to enjoy the celebration with their closest friends.
> Beliefs about others' feelings and intentions: Jordan suspects that Casey might still value their friendship, given its history. However, they aren't sure if Casey would attend the party even if invited, considering the recent tensions. Jordan trusts Alex's judgment in planning the event and expects them to handle any delicate situations carefully.
> Next Action: If Jordan becomes aware of the party planning beforehand, they might express their thoughts about inviting Casey to Alex. Otherwise, they will wait for the surprise and assess the situation once everyone is gathered. If Casey attends, Jordan may approach them to discuss their strained relationship privately after the party.
Casey
> Thoughts: Casey regrets the falling out with Jordan and wishes to restore their friendship. They worry that they may have missed opportunities for reconciliation already. When learning about the surprise party through mutual friends, Casey feels excluded but also curious about the possibility of attending and speaking with Jordan.
> Beliefs about others' feelings and intentions: Casey assumes that Jordan has no idea about the party preparations and probably isn't expecting Casey to show up. Regarding Alex, Casey believes they are trying to protect Jordan by excluding them from the guest list.
> Next Action: If Casey receives an invitation, they will likely accept, hoping for a chance to talk to Jordan and apologize for their part in the disagreement. If not invited, Casey might reach out to Alex privately to express their desire to attend and mend fences with Jordan.(Edited 3 minutes later.)
·Anonymous B — 1.7 year ago, 12 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[T] [B] #649,640
(Alex is a janny)
+Anonymous C — 1.7 year ago, 3 hours later, 5 hours after the original post[T] [B] #649,646
I'm not reading all that
+Anonymous D — 1.7 year ago, 1 hour later, 6 hours after the original post[T] [B] #649,649
It's really quite simple, I'm a 'sperg, and from my angle anyone can be there or not be there. If there is drama I'm going to flip through the movie or videogame pile then raid the drinks while the dinguses sort their squabbles.
+Anonymous E — 1.7 year ago, 2 days later, 2 days after the original post[T] [B] #649,721
Penis. OP thinks about penis. All the time.
+Anonymous F — 1.7 year ago, 1 week later, 1 week after the original post[T] [B] #649,953
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