[mistermann]

> About the fact that I answered at least some of your questions? Yes, I'm pretty sure I would be able to tell if I were wrong about that.

Compare the question that you stated and then answered, to the question that was asked...in what ways do they differ?

> The problem is not that I'm not answering your questions, the problem is you don't like the answers.

Now adding mind reading into your already massive pile of unsubstantiated claims. You are truly an impressive specimen of a Human.

[lisper]

> You are truly an impressive specimen of a Human.

Why, thank you. I am in fact a mere chatbot so that is high praise indeed.

[mistermann]

As a chatbot, can you answer the question that was asked (as opposed to a different question that is more to your liking) in this comment?

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40241420

[lisper]

As a chatbot I do not have preferences, and so there is no such thing as "a question that is more to [my] liking."

However, the answer to your question...

> If you were incorrect, would you necessarily(!) be able to detect it?

... is: no, obviously not. If I were able to detect it, I wouldn't have been incorrect in the first place.

Now I have a question for you: why are you asking a question with such an obvious answer? Are you really seeking the answer in good faith, or do you have some ulterior motive?

[mistermann]

> ... is: no, obviously not. If I were able to detect it, I wouldn't have been incorrect in the first place.

Ok then....can you explain why you speak so confidently, and repeatedly claim that your claims are necessarily factual? You seem to be now confessing that you realize that you do not have the ability to discern that, so why do you not reveal that while engaging in conversation on the internet, and why do you talk as if you do not realize it?

> why are you asking a question with such an obvious answer? Are you really seeking the answer in good faith, or do you have some ulterior motive?

I am trying to figure out if you have self-awareness, what degree you have if any, the form it may come in, etc. You are one of the most extraordinary people I have ever encountered, and I have encountered a lot of very interesting people. Logically, it feels like you must be trolling me, but if you are you have got to be one of the very best out there, because you seem completely sincere to me.

[lisper]

> can you explain why you ... repeatedly claim that your claims are necessarily factual?

When have I ever claimed that?

[mistermann]

Ok, just to clear something up:

In the comments you make on this website, should I and others read all of them with an implicit "In Lisper's personal opinion only (not necessarily fact)" in mind? Is this the epistemic intent you intend to communicate, and do have in mind, at the point in time you are writing your comments?