It also occurred to him that Minds wrote voluminous biographies of each other in order to cover the odd potentially valuable or embarrassing nugget of truth under a mountain of bullshit.
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In Iain M. Banks' novel "Excession," a character reflects on the nature of the Minds, which are highly advanced artificial intelligences. He observes that these entities produce extensive biographies about one another. This practice serves a dual purpose: It generates a vast amount of information while simultaneously obscuring any significant truths that might be hidden within. The character's realization highlights a theme of obfuscation and the layers of meaning that can...
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