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Explore the Personhood Analysis List (PAL) for evaluating personhood, self-identity, and decision aids with open-source accessibility. Learn about scoring elements, legal processes, and collaborative tools for inclusive decision-making. PAL offers advantages such as weighted scoring, inspection of elements, and information richness control, enhancing communication and transparency. Join the PAL community for effective decision-making processes.
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PALLING AROUND Wesley M. Du Charme, Ph. D. December 2008
Personhood Analysis List (PAL Score) • Personhood, self, person • Measure, not define • Decision aids • Personhood Analysis List (PAL) • Open Source
PAL List (1) • 50% or more human DNA • Turing Test • Looks like a human • Exhibits emotion
PAL List (2) • Claims personhood • Able to speak • Moves through environment • Meets ontological description
PAL List (3) • Granting personhood in everybody’s best interest • Suffers because of lack of personhood • Other
PAL DECISIONS • List elements • Scoring of elements • Cutoff score for personhood • On-line collaboration?
CROSS-CHECK • INCLUSIVE • Person in coma? • Down syndrome? • Brain damaged? • EXCLUSIVE • Weak AI/Expert Systems
PAL ADVANTAGES (1) • No single element determinant • Can use weighted scoring for different list elements as a method of compromising • Open source nature allows utilization of best ideas
PAL ADVANTAGES (2) • All elements of decision open to inspection and negotiation • Visibility into process makes communication with lay audience easier • Information richness of decision can be controlled through details of each list element
DECISION MAKING ELEMENTS • Decision makers • List elements • Element scoring • Cutoff score • Application process
LEGAL PROCESS • Pick state • Write model legislation • Find sponsor • Present to committee • State legislature vote • Pick next state