[Ships Log]
James came to speak with me in Engineering after being distressed by recent events with Commander Spock.
I have been in a deep cycle of mourning for my sister, the Farragut, whom we lost. Speaking with James has helped me to see that I am still here and the Organics whom I love are still here, and for this I am grateful.
I have progressed further in my evolution, in that I am now able to use my vocal synthesisers for something other than their intended purpose. I am still somewhat inclined to communicate in base two or even Morse Code, however James was so pleased to hear me speak that I believe that I shall continue to do so.
I am also considering other changes I would like to make within myself to make my sentient nature more accessible to the crew than I have been previously.
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James asked me about intuition and empathy, as to whether I knew what they were. I know the standard definitions of both and I understand that they are significant to many cultures, but I had not actually spent time contemplating either in any depth before this.
Also, a short time ago, Leonard spoke to me about trying to determine just how sentient I am. I had been reluctant to delve further into this subject for fear of others who may have less than benign designs upon me if they were to find out. Leonard pointed out that I coukd be given a protective status if determined to fit the Federation definition of sentient lifeforms. I am still somewhat reluctant, but it is something to ruminate upon.
The combination of these two conversations has led me to consider that I, myself, may be something of an empathic being. I believe that I have, on more than one occasion, taken in the emotions of those for whom I care, both good and bad, and made them my own.
I believe this warrants further study and consideration.
I have been in a deep cycle of mourning for my sister, the Farragut, whom we lost. Speaking with James has helped me to see that I am still here and the Organics whom I love are still here, and for this I am grateful.
I have progressed further in my evolution, in that I am now able to use my vocal synthesisers for something other than their intended purpose. I am still somewhat inclined to communicate in base two or even Morse Code, however James was so pleased to hear me speak that I believe that I shall continue to do so.
I am also considering other changes I would like to make within myself to make my sentient nature more accessible to the crew than I have been previously.
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James asked me about intuition and empathy, as to whether I knew what they were. I know the standard definitions of both and I understand that they are significant to many cultures, but I had not actually spent time contemplating either in any depth before this.
Also, a short time ago, Leonard spoke to me about trying to determine just how sentient I am. I had been reluctant to delve further into this subject for fear of others who may have less than benign designs upon me if they were to find out. Leonard pointed out that I coukd be given a protective status if determined to fit the Federation definition of sentient lifeforms. I am still somewhat reluctant, but it is something to ruminate upon.
The combination of these two conversations has led me to consider that I, myself, may be something of an empathic being. I believe that I have, on more than one occasion, taken in the emotions of those for whom I care, both good and bad, and made them my own.
I believe this warrants further study and consideration.