Puberty is a major software update: new perception model, new reward functions, MS-DOS to Windows
signulll · x · 2026-09-13
signulll describes puberty as a major software update pushed onto existing adaptive hardware — installing a new perception model, new drives, new reward functions, new social awareness and capabilities, an entirely new mechanic for experiencing reality. "Like going from MS-DOS to Windows." A catchy AI-flavored metaphor for human development.
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