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Philosophers wonder if this type of learning is too simple to mimic true human intelligence. After all, humans do not just seek rewards and avoid pain. We are driven by curiosity, empathy, and deep values. If we build AI that only cares about maximizing a single reward number, we might create machines that are incredibly smart but completely lack common sense or moral boundaries. They might do anything to win.
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Supporting arguments
- Human motivation is more complex than simple rewards
- Single-minded focus on rewards can be dangerous
- Lacks genuine empathy and moral understanding
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