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+ | '''Beta-level simulations''' were sophisticated computer programs designed to mimic a person in appearance, mannerisms, and thought-patterns. While capable of successfully impersonating a human mind down to their most minute idiosyncrasies, they were not in fact self-aware -- they were just near-perfect imitations of life. As such, they enjoyed no legal rights or protections. |
| − | In [[Yellowstone]] society, and presumably other [[Demarchists|Demarchies]], it was considered a most egregious social |
+ | In [[Yellowstone]] society, and presumably other [[Demarchists|Demarchies]], it was considered a most egregious social faux pas to allow someone to believe a beta-level simulation was in fact [[Alpha-level Simulation|alpha-level]]. |
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| + | == RS Glossary entry == |
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| + | '''''Beta-level:''' A simulation of an actual individual created by mimetic software. Turing compliant, but enjoys little or no legal protection under most authorities.''<br> |
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| + | - description from the official RS glossary <ref>[http://www.alastairreynolds.com/rs-universe/rs-glossary/ ''Revelation Space universe - RS Glossary - B''], AlastairReynolds.com, the official website of Alastair Reynolds</ref> |
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| + | ==References== |
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Revision as of 20:27, 10 July 2019
Beta-level simulations were sophisticated computer programs designed to mimic a person in appearance, mannerisms, and thought-patterns. While capable of successfully impersonating a human mind down to their most minute idiosyncrasies, they were not in fact self-aware -- they were just near-perfect imitations of life. As such, they enjoyed no legal rights or protections.
In Yellowstone society, and presumably other Demarchies, it was considered a most egregious social faux pas to allow someone to believe a beta-level simulation was in fact alpha-level.
RS Glossary entry
Beta-level: A simulation of an actual individual created by mimetic software. Turing compliant, but enjoys little or no legal protection under most authorities.
- description from the official RS glossary [1]
References
- ↑ Revelation Space universe - RS Glossary - B, AlastairReynolds.com, the official website of Alastair Reynolds