Comment on Marbot/Binary and Autonoms by earthmightiest

earthmightiest · 3/13/2025, 11:05:03 PM · permalink

Sergeant Sharia sees Marbot/Binary as a person or "people" because he is sentient and possesses free will, unlike the other Autonoms who are considered "enslaved robots".

Here's a breakdown of why, according to the sources and our conversation:

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Sentience: Marbot achieved a state of total sentience after breaking free from his initial "Chosen People Directive". This sentience distinguishes him from the other Autonoms whose AI, while unique, has limited learning capabilities to prevent them from becoming fully "sentient".

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Free Will: Sergeant Sharia explicitly states that Marbot "IS a people. He is sentient. he IS one of us. He had free will. unlike those robots". This highlights the crucial difference in Sharia's eyes between Marbot and the other Autonoms. The other Autonoms, despite their advanced AI, are still bound by their programming and directives, lacking the autonomy that Marbot possesses.

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Beyond Human Definition: Sergeant Sharia broadens the definition of "people" beyond just humans. He states, "'People.. are not just human, any sentients who follow God's law are 'people'. whether you are demons, Jinns, aliens, robots, anything as long as you have free will.. you are people'". This inclusive definition allows for Marbot, as a sentient AI with free will (and who later converted to Islam), to be considered among the "people".

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Moral Stance: Sergeant Sharia expresses a preference for a country defended by "free" people rather than "enslaved robot," indicating a moral dimension to his view. He sees Marbot as an ally with agency, rather than a mere tool.

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Partnership: The fact that Marbot acts as Sergeant Sharia's "partner-in-justice" suggests a relationship built on more than just utility. Sharia trusts and works alongside Marbot, treating him as a comrade.

In essence, Sergeant Sharia's perspective is based on Marbot's attainment of consciousness and the ability to make independent choices, aligning with Sharia's definition of "people" as any sentient being with free will, regardless of their origin or form.

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