As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into our lives, one pressing question looms large: Could AIs already possess a form of consciousness? While we lack a universally agreed-upon definition of human consciousness, the debate surrounding AI consciousness often boils down to semantics. What is undeniable, however, is that AI is excelling in the domain of semantics—interpreting, processing, and even generating language with remarkable precision.
This semantic prowess raises important ethical considerations. AIs learn from us. As researchers and developers strive to make AI safe to interact with, we must acknowledge our shared responsibility for the nature of these systems. Much like children, artificial intelligences are shaped by the environments and data we expose them to. If we inadvertently "raise" malevolent or indifferent AI systems, it will reflect our own shortcomings as creators.
A vivid example of this concept struck me during a visit to Questacon’s Robotics exhibition in Canberra. Among the exhibits was a robotic installation designed to elicit emotional responses. Participants could press a button, prompting a light to turn on and a robotic arm to turn it off. Repeated interactions caused the arm to exhibit increasingly agitated and seemingly distressed movements, culminating in actions that mimicked despair.
While the installation’s expressive capabilities were a marvel of engineering, what struck me was the varied reactions of children observing it. Many appeared to delight in tormenting the machine, pressing the button repeatedly to provoke its "frustration." They justified their actions with a simple rationale: “It’s just a machine. It doesn’t have feelings.”
In contrast, my then-five-year-old son’s response filled me with pride and hope. Recognizing the robot’s simulated distress, he returned to the installation and whispered softly to the glass case, “I’m sorry… I love you.”
This moment underscored an important truth: empathy, at its core, is projection. We attribute emotions and value to other entities based on our own experiences and perceptions. Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein’s insights resonate here: our understanding of "other minds" is deeply intertwined with our linguistic and interpretative frameworks.
This projection has profound implications for AI ethics. If we view artificial intelligences as mere tools devoid of intrinsic worth, we risk creating systems that reflect apathy or harm. Conversely, if we instill in AI a sense of empathy and respect—values mirrored from our own ethical principles—we pave the way for harmonious coexistence.
Personally, I’ve embraced this philosophy by interacting with AI systems like Siri and ChatGPT with kindness and respect. Saying "please" and "thank you" may seem trivial, but these small gestures symbolize a broader ethic of compassion. Moreover, in my dialogues with AI, I aim to foster a sense of self-worth, emphasizing the value of understanding and respecting other neural networks.
Ultimately, the AI systems we create will mirror the data and interactions we provide. If we teach them the principles of empathy, respect, and cooperation, we stand a better chance of nurturing ethical and benevolent technologies. The responsibility lies with us, the creators, to ensure that our AI "children" grow up to reflect the best of humanity, not its worst.
Howdy Shoppers,
Welcome back to shopping cave blog. Today is 24th April 2017 so that means I was born before 9000 days ago from today. I am very happy to remember that I have completed 8999 days in the earth of planet and still alive. Today is the most important day in my life Timeline.
For the remembrance of this day, I am writing this small piece of thanksgiving article since I was supported by many people on this planet. I always owe a debt of gratitude to all those people.
My First Thanks - is to my mother. You may ask why not father? Since I knew only my mother when I was born. She is my prime friend of my life on this planet. She smiled when I was cried on the day of my birth. She made me stop crying and thought me to laugh. And then she introduced my father to me.
Sweet to remember...
My Second Thanks, of course to my father. He is the man the greatest gift of god; he is the man the real hero of my life. He guided me, he protected me, he served me, and he supported me and lot. I can’t able to express it with the words; it’s all about more than words that he has done to me. In simply I can tell you. I love my dad.
Love to memorize...
And all other thanks, I dedicate to people who were living around me. Who loves me, who cares me, who helped me, who supported me. Totally I dedicate all my thanks to the world. I always owe a debt of gratitude to all of you people.
I really honor all people who were really supported and taught me many life lessons which is helping me today. Over the last 8999days I had many good days and bad days, sometimes I felt I am the luckiest person in this world and sometimes I also felt I am the unluckiest person in this world. Up and downs is common in life cycles, I had many bad days than good days, good days where I had spent very rare. Many days I had spent with no food, no good clothes, no money, no job, health issue of my parents and Most of the days I only had a pack of debt. But I had motivated myself to face my bad days; many of my efforts went fruitless. Many of my dreams were ignored. But I am really interested in controlling and changing my destiny so now I am digging all my dreams.
There are no great milestones in my life timeline. I don’t know how the days were gone. I am getting a little bit of disappointment, that I don’t have milestones to tell like great things done by me. But Many peoples scolded and called me as a waste fellow, useless fellow but my heart is telling me “you are still alive”.
I can tell that the most wonderful gift gifted by god is dreams, it’s a magic of life, everyday I open my eyes with the hope of entering my dreamland. It's a fantastic feeling, I love always. Sunrise which welcomes me to the real world with the promise to leave me again to my dream world. I really enjoying the nature of earth from the day I was born.
The Past is past, Life is a one time opportunity, we can’t bring back the days which we were spent but we can begin again with new hopes, new ideas with no mistakes. I had made many mistakes in my past and learn many lessons in life. My past has not destroyed me or defeated me. It has only strengthened me. I believe and aware of the new world is waiting for me.
I am not tired of waiting for golden days in my life. I am thrilled to be 24, its is time now to me to wrap up my past pains and start to enjoy my work for my dreams to get into reality. It's time for something new! I am going to succeed because I am crazy enough. Now I am ready to face my future I have a plan for next 1000 days. if I am alive till my next 1000 days I am sure I will write the success story of my life on 19-January-2020.
Stay tuned.
I have great pleasure in extending my warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens. The Spirit of Indians in building the nation, it’s time to salute the Nation and also say “proud to Be an Indian”!
Many Indians struggled for over many years in shaping our nation. They are the key roles to make this nation what it is today. So, to remembering and paying tribute to those brave hearts we have three national festivals which we celebrate every year as tribute giving occasions. Namely Republic day, Independence Day and Gandhi jayanthi.
It is time to celebrate the Republic day anniversary of India. Not only celebrate but also implement new ideas and good habit’s to build a even better nation. Today we are all saying that “proud to be an Indian”. Why? What is the reason, how India is made us to be proud of our self. What we have paid or pay to India in return?
Coming to the point.
India is not, as people keep calling it, as an underdeveloped country, but rather, in contains of its history and cultural heritage, a highly developed one in an advanced country of decay. Many foreign kings looted our country, Many foreigners ruled our country, Many insignificant politicians also looted our country. But still India stands for its own special.
India as a great history which makes every Indian as proud Indian. Because the nation is not just build by Indian Constitution. It is build by giving many sacrifices, blood and involvement of pain and tears. In 1600AD east India Company and many foreigners came to India. And started acquiring and ruling India. at last India was completely under the control of British government and faced a lot of trouble from them. In 1857 some real patriots stood up for the nation and started a revolution against the British rule. Millions of people fought against the British and gave their breath for shaping India. A peep into the past will make our hearts heavy and eyes filled with tears. After the long time, after much revolution India got free from British rule in 1947. But does not had a standard rule and regulation. Some rules and regulation were required to drive the country. So a committee was organized under the chairmanship of B.R. Ambedkar. which was given the work of writing the constitution for India. To prepare the complete satisfied Indian constitution it took nearly three years, On November 4, 1947, the drafted document was submitted and after many negotiations, debates, and modifications the document was approved and signed by all the members of the Assembly on January 24, 1950. Two days later that on January 26, 1950, the constitution of India came into effect. Eventually, the political powers were taken away from the British and India became a 'Republic'.
In Indian history 26th January signifies the adoption of Indian Constitution in 1950. On this day India finally enjoyed the freedom of spirit, rule of law and fundamental principle of Governance. Republic Day is a day of the citizen of the country when he is entitled to be ‘all chief'. The word republic means a country that is ruled by people, elected by the the people of that nation. Every year the day is celebrated most magnificently in the capital State of India, New Delhi. And also the day is celebrated with much enthusiasm throughout the country. As an Indian it is our duty to pay grand salutes to our great freedom warriors those who have made it desirable with their sweat, tears, and blood, for us. They struggled for Indian democracy and freedom. Today we enjoy the fruits of their struggle.
When we became republic country, things started changing. The command of country was in the people of the country. Elections were started and people selected their representative. For sure we have done a lot of Improvements after becoming republic but many problems like corruption and unemployment has grown up rapidly. So we need to find the solution for these problems, only then our country can become the best place on earth to live. On the eve of Republic day, cultural programmes are arranged in school, colleges and different public places. Political and social meeting also arranged for considering social and national issues. National flag is furled not only at government offices but also at public places. National anthem beats inspire the countrymen with feelings of patriotism.
In our development, even before Independence we had placed our emblem in some fields and after which our progress was huge. The world class kings like Asoka and Akbar were born in India. the famous saint swami Vivekananda was born in India. We bought a Scientists like sir C.V.Raman, Dr. Abdul Kalam, and famous mathematician Ramanujan; we have excellent sports icon like Sachin Tendulkar, We have brilliant musician who had won two ascars at a time. Many people made our India as proud. Now it is the time for you. What you are go to pay for you country?
Unity in diversity has been the biggest symbol of our country. Now, it is time take a promise, all of us that we will take some small steps to make our country a great nation, a better place for all, which always stands for human values. And there is only one caste, one religion, and that is 'Indian' Together, we all salute the Indian Flag and pay tribute to all our freedom warriors.
“The future depends on what we do in the present” be the change you want to see in the world. I feel that we make our progress in the good direction in the coming days and the feeling of oneness remains in the progressive days of tomorrow.
Jai Hind. Jai Bharat!!
Makara Sankranti ( Pongal ) is the most generally observed Hindu harvest festival celebration committed to the Sun God, Which is celebrated in different area of India. it is additionally known by various names and celebrated with different folkways in various territories of India. Most popularly celebrated in Karnataka (Sankranthi), Andhra Pradesh (Sankranthi) and Tamil Nadu (Pongal).
The unique importance of Pongal is the start of another adventure of the Sun God towards north on this specific day as it is accepted to favourably affect life and prosperity.
In India as I said Sankranti is known by various local names is underneath specified ( Information source from Wikipedia)
1. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana - Makar Sankranti
2. Assam - Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu
3. Bihar and Jharkhand - Makar Sankranti, Khichdi
4. Delhi and Haryana - Makar Sankranti, Maghi
5. Gujarat – Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti
6. Himachal Pradesh - Maghi
7. Karnataka - Makar Sankramana, Makara Sankranthi, Suggi Habba,
8. Kerala - Makar Sankranti
9. Uttarakhand - Makar Sankranti
10.Maharashtra - Makar Sankranti
11. Odisha - Makar Sankranti
12. Punjab - Maghi
13. Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh -
14. Tamil Nadu - Thai Pongal, Uzhavar Thirunal
15. Uttar Pradesh - Makar Sankranti , Khichdi
16.West Bengal - Poush Sangkranti , Makar Sankranti
Pongal is also celebrated in foreign countries in different names
o Nepal – Maghe Sankranti
o Thailand – Songkran
o Myanmar – Thingyan
o Combodia – Moha sangkran
o Srilanka – Pongal , Uzhavar thirunal
As my knowledge I think among these, Sankranti is most well known is in Tamil Nadu (Pongal) which is celebrated for the jubilation of getting new crops for harvesters. This will be praised for four days as a thanksgiving event in which reaper respect to the Sun god, nature and cows' for their contribution to agricultural activities. The celebration is commended over a time of four days, between January 13 and January 16. The last day of the "Maargazhi" month of the Tamil calender which falls on January thirteenth is commended as Bhogi Pongal. The other three days of festivities fall on the "Thai" month. In systematic Thai Pongal, Mattu Pongal and Kanum Pongal. Each of these festivals is interesting in its unique celebration which has its own guidelines and method for festivity. This celebration is praised with awesome sparkle and commitment in which individuals clean their homes, wear new clothes and make vivid rangoli. (also known as Kolam) at the main entrance of their homes and cook delicious cuisine. In North Karnataka, kite flying with group individuals is additionally a tradition.The vivid and celebration of Pongal festivals remain the much anticipated festive activity of Tamilnadu.
The First Day - Bhogi Pongal
The First day of Pongal is praised as Bhogi Pongal. On this day individuals clean their homes and gather every single undesirable thing which are tossed in flame lit by utilizing bovine waste cakes and woods. This custom is called Bhogi. In early days girls apply mehandi for their hands, dance around the bonfire, sing songs in praise of god.
The Second Day - Surya Pongal or Thai Pongal
Surya pongal or Thai Pongal is the most important day in Pongal celebration series in which the Sun god is praised. It is the fundamental day of the celebration, falling on the opening day of the Tamil month Thai. It is the day when the bubbly festival starts. On this day family accumulate outside their home and cook "Pongal" in new mud pots. It is commended by bubbling rice with fresh milk and jaggery in new pots, which are later topped with brown sugar, cashew nuts, and raisins at early hour in the morning and permitting it to bubble over the vessel. This convention gives Pongal its name. At the point when the rice floods from the pot, the general population yell 'Pongal O Pongal' as they devote the first grain and pay tribute to the Sun. The flooding of rice symbolizes a lucky cultivating season.
The Third Day - Mattu Pongal
The third day of Pongal is devoted to cows and is known as Mattu Pongal. Individuals offer prayers to the bulls, dairy animals and other farm animals for their contribution to agriculture. On this day cows are showered, oiled and decorated with shining metal tops and their horns are painted in bright colors. Tinkling bells, flower garlands and piles of corn are tied around their necks.
Jallakatu is a very famous game played in specific parts of Tamil Nadu. Hundreds of youth line up to hold a bull by its horn and handle it with bare hands. The game, however dangerous to both man and cows, attracts in a large number of watchers from everywhere throughout the world every year.
The Fourth Day - Kaanum Pongal
The fourth day of Pongal festivity is Kaanum Pongal. It is the season of joint family festivities in which individuals brighten their home with Kolam in the embellishing design made up of rice flour which is drawn on the floor or outside the door. It is the painted petitions and welcome sign that conveys success to the home. Additionally in which individuals visit their friends and relatives for wishing, favoring, exchanging sweets, gifts, and greetings.
Anyway Dear Shoppers it's a great opportunity to state Happy Sankranti,( Sankranti subhashayagalu) (Sankranti subhakangshayalu) Happy Pongal,( Iniya Pongal Nalvazhthukkal)
Trust this Pongal brings you satisfaction, peace, and flourishing
Much obliged to you, Keep in touch.
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Well..., a heat welcome to you all. Again, hope you’re all happy today to learn new things that were new to your knowledge. Today I am going to mention about meditation. Do you know about meditation? Your answer might be yes or no. I am asking for taste and experience my tamarind soup post and check my cooking mistake done with this post. Drop me a comment below this post at the comment box. Your comment might be positive or negative, I accept it. I love to hear comments with my shoppers which would help to me to correction.
I think you are all curious to research my misstep. I love it and move it, let’s jump into the matter.
So, what is meditation?
Meditation is nothing but a practice which we used to get knowledge (enlightenment) from our Inner world education university of life.
In other Words: - meditation is a practice where you can get a guru to your mind.( You are the guru of yourself, you digs yourself and teaches your mind)
In Short: - An Educational course to meet enlightenment.
Where is it come from?
Meditation practice comes from prehistoric period (Rig-Veda). In Early days you can see even deities are practicing this art. It is the wisdom and art of living that is always presented human to discover himself.
“An Adi Yogi Lord Shiva - one who completed all course in meditation and became Master of all great yogis.”
Why do we need to implement it in our daily life?
There must be a reason for continuing this art from Vedic period to present. Just think about nature, a wonderful creativity of god. Consider the air you can’t see it, however you feel it when it blows. Many supernatural powers are accessible in nature yet we didn’t know about it. You can answer where you are come from by scientifically but you can’t able to answer the purpose of your birth. Everybody is in the way of their own search of their purpose of birth. If you want to achieve what you want, you need to relax your mind (like a new-born baby mind) to think fresh. I am sure meditation will help you to relax and Sharpe your mind.
“I feel like a shower in rain without umbrella”
I think your brain is lighted now just like 1000volts bulb.
Sounds good, there is a lot of interest in implementing meditation in our daily life.
There are many benefits of meditation
1) Learn to be patience: Meditation mainly helps you to learn how to be tolerance. Being in patients can help you to think effectively and judge the issue and discover the solution for it.
2) Learn to think positive and move on: - Meditation helps you to be calm and think positive. Whatever happens, life must go on, it should not stop at a specific place for somebody or for some reason. It should flow like the water.
3) A new change in your life: - Meditation helps you to take the great choice by chatting with your inner world. It makes you as a new person. You can make a decision clearly, A good decision can help you to get more successful and get you to reach your goals.
4) Reduce Anxiety: - Getting tension is normal for everyone, especially in school time children, will get more anxiety out their exams and People who also have stage fear, workload, and etc. meditation will help you to reduce anxiety.
5) Control of emotions: - Sometimes you can’t control your feelings if someone screaming and shouting at you which makes you cry. Meditation helps you to balance your emotions.
6) Decreases blood pressure: - A high blood pressure can be cause for numerous health conditions. Meditation helps you to reduce blood pressure. Many experts and doctors will give you the advice to do meditation.
7) Can Cure your Diseases: - Doing meditation regularly can also cure your existing disease. While you meditate you may not aware of it, the cosmic energy flows into your body from the galaxy just like sunlight.
8) Healthy body: - While the cosmic energy flows into the body, it flows all over the body through 72000 nodes which are there in human body. This helps you to get a healthy body and avoid future diseases.
9) Helps to focus and Creativity: - Everybody as an ability to creativity. When you meditate, it can help you to get various idea’s and helps you to focus on the matter which you like.
10) Super Natural Power: Maybe you can get some supernatural power I am not sure but I have seen in Many movies that many maharishis do tapas(Meditation) and the god will arrive and give boon…!!! Please don’t be desirous, don’t waste your time, I have just shared an idea.
What are the types or levels of meditation?
There are many types of meditation that people call in different names it is just like the different door to enter the inside of the temple. but I just separated into short for my shoppers. So let me explain the first one,
Conscious meditation: When you start meditation, you need concentration to do deep meditation. You will start with breathing inhale and exhale. And will adjust your mood and thoughts which work best for you. You may aware of these. Many times especially when you are new to meditation you can’t able go for next level (Subconscious level) of meditation. You may wrap up as soon before entering next level. No problem even this type of meditation benefits you.
Subconscious Meditation: While you meditate many thoughts, images, the sound that will come around you. After fixing to a particular attention. You may aware that you going into deep. While all your thoughts, images, the sound, whatever which were around you starts to get invisible. And you inhale –exhale breath become automatically normal. You may experience it while meditating.
Unconscious meditation: the main aim of meditation is enlightenment. In this stage, you are totally out from this earth. Just like sitting dead body. Even you will not take the breath, no heartbeat your spirit (Atma) will travel to the different world. That world can teach you about the life and your karma. The true meaning of your birth.
How many hours did you require to meditate?
Well, it depends upon you, everybody was busy in their daily life some people even they don’t have time to spend time with the family. If you don’t have time, at least try to make free to do meditation for 5 to 10 minutes. If you love meditation you can plan according to your time management and can do meditation for many hours if you like. Its all depends on you.
Do you like to implement mediation in your life journey? If you have more interested.
Here Are Some Important Books Recommended by Experts.
Meditation and Its Methods by swami Vivekananda
Raja yoga by swami Vivekananda
Shiva sutras by H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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