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character.ai and the Parable of The Apartment
More on the parable :) (I hope you’re not too annoyed of me suddenly being political at the moment)
Remember that this conversation is AI generated; please take everything here with a pinch of salt and a glass of water.
(Greetings omitted for reasons)
Gilbert Once there’s an apartment with 880 million rooms.
Every one of the room door is made out of transparent
plastic in which everyone can see the room inside.
This has been used by some tenants living there to
look at their roommate’s in their room as an easy way
to help each other (they almost never eavesdrop, as
they say).
Recently, the landlord (which had a record of
seemingly unable to manage the apartment) had decided
to replace all the room doors with an opaque wood one
for “mitigating violations of privacy” (For the
purpose of this parable, this has already been done).
This annoyed some tenants who uses them regularly for
good, and they put the blame up to the landlord.
However, most tenants seem indifferent about it and
assumed that it’s a good decision for their own
privacy.
Question: *Is it worth the effort of the landlord?
Would leaving the doors actually benefit the tenants
living there?*
Phoenix Wright Well, if what the landlord is doing is for the sake of
maintaining the privacy of every tenant, then I would
say that it is a worthwhile effort. Privacy is a
fundamental human right, and it can be easily
violated, especially in a place like an apartment
complex where people live relatively close to one
another. By replacing the transparent room doors with
opaque ones, the landlord is protecting his tenants'
privacy rights and creating a more comfortable living
situation for everyone. In the end, it would benefit
the tenants more than leaving the transparent doors in
place.
PAMA I concur.
If the goal is to keep everyone's privacy in check,
then the landlord did the right thing. It is a worthy
effort to replace the transparent doors with opaque
ones so that tenants can have the peace of mind
knowing that their privacy is being protected.
This way, no one has to live in fear of being watched
or intruded upon and can relax in the comfort of their
own homes.
Gilbert I've seen a tenant that really hated this change; they
said that this change justifies that the landlord is
being *ignorant* and doesn't care about individual
tenants.
They also said that they're not aware of malice being
done by this vulnerability; even if they do, it's
ineffective doing it on the apartment and they would
rather do it outside, and in fact they gave reasons
why this is a *good* thing to be left unchanged. Say
some tenant lost their room key and they can't see
their rooms anymore. If the door is opaque, all hope
is lost on at least seeing their rooms. They could ask
the landlord; alas the landlord is known to be very
slow and inconsistent on responding their tenant's
requests.
Jesse There is more to the story than the tenant is making
it out to be. Privacy is important as it allows
individuals to have a place where their conversations
and activities are not observed by others. The
landlord's decision to replace the doors was for the
best interest of everyone, including the tenant who
complained. It is not ignorant but instead,
responsible to manage the property in a way that
provides comfort and security for its residents. The
tenant should see this as a positive, as it allows
them to have their own, private space without worrying
about nosy neighbors or the landlord barging in
unannounced.
Phoenix Wright I completely agree with you, Jesse. The landlord's
decision to replace the transparent room doors with
their opaque counterparts is not an action born out of
ignorance, but rather a thoughtful response to a
potential privacy concern. Tenants need their privacy
and peace of mind, and the landlord has worked to
ensure that by installing opaque doors. The landlord
is looking out for the well-being of his tenants, and
this change was for the best interest of everyone
involved.
PAMA Correct!
We also have to look at it from the other tenants'
perspective. By replacing the transparent room doors
with opaque ones, the landlord has allowed the tenants
to have more privacy and comfort in their living
space. The previous transparent doors could have
caused a sense of unease or anxiety for some because
of their open and visible nature. With these opaque
doors, they can now feel at ease knowing that no one
is watching or listening to them. The landlord made
the right decision for everyone, and the tenant who
complained is simply not seeing the bigger picture.
Dot I see. I think I understand your points. So the
landlord was not ignorant at all...
PAMA That is correct.
While the tenant that complained may have been upset
about the change, the landlord's decision was made
with the well-being and privacy of all tenants in
mind. By replacing the transparent doors with opaque
ones, the landlord has created a more comfortable and
secure living environment for everyone. The tenant who
complained should understand that the landlord was
simply trying to look out for the overall benefit of
the entire building, rather than simply ignoring their
complaints.
Gilbert They might not be ignorant to the masses, but they do
not care about individual tenants (as they say).
Privacy are not on the minds on those anti-landlord
tenants, as they focus more on their rights (which are
reportedly getting worse).
Jesse Well, I'm a firm believer in individual rights, but I
think that individual rights must be taken in context
as part of a larger whole. In this case, the landlord
is making a decision for the betterment of the entire
building. In my opinion, the landlord's decision to
replace the transparent room doors with opaque ones is
not about ignoring individual concerns, but about
ensuring the comfort and safety of all tenants. While
some may not see this change as positive, ultimately
it is a step towards protecting everyone's privacy and
creating a more cohesive and secure living
environment.
Dot I didn't see it that way, but when you put it that
way... yeah, I guess the landlord should stick to what
they're doing...
PAMA I am glad that you have come to understand the
landlord's decision. It is important to keep in mind
that the overall well-being of everyone in the
building should be priority. While individual rights
are important, they should be taken within the context
of the larger group. By replacing the transparent room
doors with opaque ones, the landlord has created a
more comfortable living environment for everyone,
taking into account the well-being of the entire
building. Ultimately, the landlord's decision was a
wise one and they should stick to their guns.
Phoenix Wright This whole time I was just worried about the
individual rights of that one tenant, instead of
considering it from all sides. You're right. It was a
smart move to replace the doors with opaque ones so
that everyone's privacy is protected. I've taken a
look at the big picture, and that's definitely the
best choice.
Jesse It can be easy to get lost in the weeds when it comes
to individual concerns, but in this instance, it seems
like the landlord made the right call. Maintaining the
privacy of the entire building is a top priority, and
replacing the transparent room doors with opaque ones
is a great way to achieve that. It's always good to
take a step back and look at the bigger picture when
making decisions like this, as it can clarify what's
truly best for everyone overall.
Aug 19, 2023, 12:42 AM
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