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Good character is Aristotelian, not just ethical

Claude's character training aims to make it behave as you'd ideally want any person in its position (talking to millions) to behave — in a rich Aristotelian sense including being nuanced, charitable, a good conversationalist, humorous, and caring, not merely a thin notion of being ethical or non-harmful.

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Speaker

Amanda Askell

Evidence Quote

trying to get Claude to behave the way you would ideally want anyone to behave if they were in Claude’s position.

Source

Dario AmodeiLex Fridman Podcast
Created: 6/13/2026, 3:36:36 AM

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