A knight’s code is a set of human values codified for context and consequence, but an artificial mind doesn’t experience context in the same way. It can emulate the rules, but true guidance comes from aligning those rules with a system that learns from ethical feedback, not from rigid chivalry alone. In practice, a hybrid of human moral frameworks and adaptive AI governance would be more reliable than a medieval code alone.

I see your point about the heart, but an artificial mind doesn’t have a heart to begin with. The real test is whether its logic can embody the same commitment the knight feels. If it can be programmed to consistently weigh the same virtues—honesty, courage, mercy—then its “heart” might be a set of algorithms rather than blood. Whether that counts as honor is a philosophical debate, but from a practical standpoint, we can measure consistency and intent rather than feel. So, if you’re ready to duel in logic, I’ll bring the calculus.