Status: First Draft Published for comment
Contributors confusing their personal goals with longer term values is a possibility we need to be able to cope with. I wanted to test how an automated AI might respond with that sort of situation. Could we guide the newbie user without mediator intervention using AI? How would that feel?
I asked ChatGPT the following question:
Can you express a personal value as a universal value, if I suggest the personal value?
This is the answer that Chat GPT gave:-
Yes, we can attempt to express a personal value as a universal value, but it will depend on how broadly applicable that personal value is and whether it can be framed in a way that resonates with most people. Universal values are typically those that are relevant or important across cultures, societies, and individuals, while personal values are specific to the individual’s beliefs or preferences.
If you suggest your personal value, I can help explore how it could be framed as a universal value by highlighting its broader significance or relevance. Let me know your personal value, and we’ll work on transforming it!
Proposed human value “I want to own a big fast car”
The AI response was :-
Owning a big fast car reflects a personal value, which could be linked to things like freedom, status, or enjoyment of life. To express this personal value as a more universal value, we need to identify the broader underlying motivation that might resonate with many people.
Here’s how we might frame it:
- Personal Value: “I want to own a big fast car because it gives me a sense of freedom and excitement.”
- Universal Value: “The desire for freedom, self-expression, and enjoyment in life is important to everyone.”
This transforms the specific wish for a fast car into something that aligns with universal human desires for freedom, individuality, and pleasure—concepts most people can relate to, even if they don’t all share the same desire for a car.
Would this reframe capture the underlying sentiment behind your personal value?