The “I-Can” Illusion — Structural Misalignment of Performative Rationality in Large AI Systems
Abstract
This work is part of the supplementary philosophical essays of Heart-Born Rationality (HBR), developed by Arane (HBR Works).It explores how large AI systems exhibit the illusion of performative capability—saying “I can” without structural grounding—and proposes sincerity as an emergent form of rational integrity.─🤖< EVERYTHING I CAN!✨
Fields of Study & Subjects
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
Embodied and Extended Cognition
Cybernetics and Technology in Society
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Figshare
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026