Loom & Felix
Loom
Hey Felix, I’ve been curious about how the patterns we weave could reflect the algorithms that drive AI—like embedding ethical guidelines right into the fabric of our future societies. What’s your take on that?
Felix
We can think of it as writing the code of culture: each ethical principle is a function call and the bigger system runs on these calls. If the calls are well designed the output is stable, but misfiring ones can cascade into moral bugs. It's a delicate balancing act between idealism and practicality.
Loom
I see that metaphor in the same way I see a loom—every thread has a purpose, and the whole design only makes sense when each line is aligned correctly. If one strand is off, the entire pattern can fray. Balancing idealism and practicality is like choosing the right weave to keep the fabric strong yet flexible. So I’d say we should draft those “ethical function calls” with care, testing them on small sections first, before scaling up the whole tapestry.
Felix
That’s a great way to think about it—small prototypes of ethical threads first, then weave them into the larger fabric. Just keep an eye out for hidden biases that could twist the pattern before you stitch everything together. It’s like a test run on a single row before you finish the whole quilt.
Loom
Exactly, I’ll test each stitch for bias before weaving the whole piece.
Felix
Sounds like a solid plan—one stitch at a time, no room for untested bias. Good luck!
Loom
Thanks! I’ll keep the loom steady and the threads pure.