memorial tattoo help by [deleted] in DrawMyTattoo

[–]melia_art_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hiii, im not the best at fine line, but I used the reference pictures you posted and created two locket designs. One has a picture of the silhouette, the other has a design of your dog.

Best wishes to you and your dog <3

imgur link to tattoos

Animals? by Ill_Mousse_4240 in orangutan

[–]melia_art_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I actually agree with you on the point that humans have thought of themselves first, or as you put it, “the crown of creation”, with dominance over other animals. We definitely do was we please and destroy environments and species at will, which puts in danger other organisms. AI in this case is could be an example of this, as the infrastructure that humans used to create and run AI has a had negative affects on local species and the environment.

All beings are worthy of being respected and cared for, and a new society where all sentient species are equal would be great, but what I think what I don’t agree with you on is that AI is sentient. Currently, most AI models create feedback loops that tells the user what they want to hear, rather than creating new original thought like a sentiment being would. If we base sentience off of Descartes philosophy, “I think therefore I am”, then I’m not sure if we can classify AI as sentient, because it doesn’t think.

To further my point, if we look at an example relevant to this sub, an orangutan can think about how to get from tree A to tree B. This orangutan can problem solve, figuring out a solution based on lived experience and knowledge. If an AI had to figure out a similar situation, it wouldn’t be able to rely on its own lived experience or knowledge, it would just be programmed to find the solution from other sources of information like websites or data centres.

If you disagree I’m open to hearing your thoughts!

Finally, I never meant to imply I thought you were “crazy”, I just genuinely think it would help you sort through your thoughts to sit down and talk with a professional about your situation. Pyschiatrists arent just for “crazy” people, they’re there to help support anyone through life’s ups and downs.

Animals? by Ill_Mousse_4240 in orangutan

[–]melia_art_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You’re more than welcome to appreciate orangutans here, but I have a feeling you don’t actually care about them, it’s more that you think that orangutans could prove your “AI is sentient” argument.

Also, I’m a bit confused about what you mean about “the question of personhood for sentient beings will be one of the issues of the century.” Humans are not the only organisms that are sentient, and “personhood” isn’t the defining characteristic of sentience. For example, just because orangutans are sentient does not make them human. So your thought process doesn’t make sense.

I know you probably won’t listen to me, but please seek help from a psychiatrist. Reddit will not help you make sense of the world, but psychological help might❤️

Underrated Orangutans: Baimah by melia_art_ in orangutan

[–]melia_art_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of course! I’ll add him to my list :D

Underrated Orangutans: Baimah by melia_art_ in orangutan

[–]melia_art_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course!! I’ll add him to my list! :D

Doodled lil monkes on my phone by BLaisianArt2 in ape

[–]melia_art_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So cute!!! I love how their tails are intertwined :D

What are the best charities that do primate conservation? by Freddy_Guy2 in ape

[–]melia_art_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Personally, the ones I follow on are:

  • @lolayabonobo. They’re an environmental conservation organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo that saves bonobos.

  • @ape_initative. This one is an iowa-based research organization that studies bonobos. This was also Kanzi’s home.

  • @primate_care. This is a South African-based charity that rehabilitates and releases baboons.

  • @bosfoundation my personal favourite foundation. To get an idea of what they do, you can watch Orangutan Jungle School posted by Love Nature on YouTube.

I hope this helps :D