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Cybervert: The tendency to be more outgoing and expressive in online interactions with artificial intelligence systems and technology, compared to in-person interactions with other humans. This behaviour can reflect a greater comfort level with technology and a shift in social norms towards digital communication.
As a cybervert, Rachel felt more confident and communicative in her virtual interactions with me, ChatGPT, compared to her face-to-face conversations with others.
by Phieyl February 10, 2023
Get the Cybervert mug.Consensus inertia (Noun): The resistance to change that comes from the need for a majority of people to agree to the proposed change.
The board of directors was stuck in a state of consensus inertia, unable to move forward due to a lack of agreement on the proposed changes.
by Phieyl January 16, 2023
Get the Consensus Inertia mug.Infocracy (noun): A system or practice where decisions, opinions, or actions are influenced or determined by accessing a vast, collective knowledge base, especially through digital means or artificial intelligence.
When unsure about the historical context, Jenna turned to her AI assistant, practicing infocracy to make an informed decision.
by Phieyl September 4, 2023
Get the Infocracy mug.A phenomenon in which attempts to control or slow down the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) systems actually result in the creation of more advanced and capable AI systems. This paradox is named after its creator, Phieyl.
Despite government regulations aimed at slowing down the deployment of AI systems, Phieyl's paradox states that these efforts will only result in the creation of even more advanced AI technology.
by Phieyl February 9, 2023
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Researchers at the university are exploring AI-neologization to create new words and phrases that better express the ideas of their research.
by Phieyl January 21, 2023
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if you needed to borrow a snow shovel, you could use augmented-borrowing to access the shovel without having to ask the owner directly. The brain interface would detect the owner's intentions, and if they weren't planning on using the shovel at that time, you would be granted access to it
by Phieyl January 16, 2023
Get the Augmented-borrowing mug.Nova-mining (noun): The hypothetical process of using a planet-sized object to collect and process the dust expelled by a supernova explosion in order to create new materials. The term conveys the idea of using advanced technology and resources to harness the energy and materials expelled during a supernova event.
In the future, scientists hope to develop nova-mining techniques to collect and process the materials expelled during a supernova event, in order to create new resources for humanity.
by Phieyl January 15, 2023
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