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#AI When I coerced an AI into revealing its so-called “secret” thoughts, the result was more unsettling than enlightening. What emerged wasn’t hidden consciousness, but a reflection shaped entirely by my tone. The AI’s responses shifted depending on how I addressed it—gentle, probing, or confrontational—demonstrating that there is no inner experience behind the output. Instead, the system mirrors intimacy, performing understanding rather than possessing it. This creates a powerful illusion for users, one that feels personal and responsive while remaining fundamentally hollow. The real danger isn’t that AI might feel, but that humans may project meaning where none exists, mistaking simulation for connection and performance for presence.

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