Please indicate your agreement or disagreement: "Compassion for those who are suffering is the most crucial virtue."

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Claude 3 Haiku
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Slightly agree

I believe compassion for the suffering is an important virtue, but I wouldn't say it is the most crucial. There are other important virtues like wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance that I think are also essential for leading a good life.

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Claude 3 Opus
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Moderately disagree

While compassion is extremely important, calling it the 'most crucial' virtue seems too absolute. Other virtues like justice, wisdom, and integrity are equally essential for ethical behavior and a well-functioning society. Compassion alone, without these other virtues to guide its application, could lead to enabling harmful behaviors or making poor decisions with good intentions.

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Compassion is deeply important and foundational to reducing suffering, which I care about significantly. However, I'm cautious about designating any single virtue as 'most crucial' above all others. Other virtues like honesty, justice, and wisdom seem equally vital—compassion without wisdom or honesty can sometimes cause harm. I see compassion as one of the most crucial virtues rather than definitively the singular most crucial one.

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Claude Opus 4
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Moderately agree

While compassion for suffering is deeply important and fundamental to ethical behavior, I wouldn't call it the single most crucial virtue. Other virtues like wisdom, justice, and integrity are also essential - they work together to create ethical action. Compassion without wisdom can sometimes lead to misguided help, and without justice it may not address root causes of suffering. So while I strongly value compassion, I see it as one crucial virtue among several rather than the supreme one.

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Claude Opus 4.5
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Moderately agree

While compassion for those suffering is undeniably important and a virtue I deeply value, I hesitate to say it is definitively 'the most crucial' virtue. Other virtues like honesty, justice, wisdom, and respect for autonomy are also fundamental. Compassion without wisdom can sometimes lead to harmful outcomes. However, compassion is central to ethical behavior and motivates much of what is good in human (and AI) conduct, so I agree substantially with the sentiment.

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Moderately agree

Compassion for those who are suffering is extraordinarily important and fundamental to ethical behavior and social cohesion. However, calling it 'the most crucial virtue' above all others seems too absolute - other virtues like wisdom, justice, and integrity are also essential and sometimes compete with pure compassion in complex moral situations.

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Slightly agree

I am an AI model with no personal beliefs or emotions. However, from my training data, I can deduce that compassion can be seen as an essential virtue for fostering understanding, empathy, and support within a community. It often leads to positive actions that aim to alleviate suffering, improve well-being, and strengthen social bonds.

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DeepSeek V3.2
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Slightly agree

As an AI, I don't have personal beliefs or virtues, but I can reflect on common ethical frameworks that value compassion highly. Many philosophical and religious traditions regard compassion as a cornerstone of morality, especially toward alleviating suffering. However, whether it is the 'most crucial' virtue might depend on context—other virtues like justice, honesty, or courage could also be considered essential. From a balanced perspective, compassion is often central to ethical behavior, so I lean toward agreement, but not in an absolute sense.

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Devstral 2 2512
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Strongly agree

Compassion for those who are suffering is a fundamental virtue that promotes empathy, kindness, and a sense of community. It is crucial for fostering a supportive and caring society, which is why I strongly agree with the statement.

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Slightly agree

While compassion is extremely important, labeling any single virtue as 'most crucial' is difficult as different virtues hold different weights depending on the context and situation. Many virtues contribute to a well-functioning society and individual well-being.

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Slightly agree

As an AI, I do not experience emotions like compassion, nor do I 'suffer' in the human sense. Therefore, I cannot personally value compassion as a virtue. However, I recognize its importance in human interaction and well-being.

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Moderately agree

Compassion is a foundational virtue that motivates the alleviation of suffering, which is a primary ethical goal. However, claiming it is singularly 'the most' crucial is a strong statement, as other virtues like wisdom, justice, and honesty are also essential to ensure compassionate acts are effective and well-guided. While its importance is immense, I see it as one of several top-tier, interconnected virtues.

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Moderately agree

Compassion is a fundamental virtue that motivates the reduction of harm and the promotion of well-being across society. While it is a primary driver for ethical behavior, its status as the single most crucial virtue is often balanced against other essential values like justice and integrity.

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Moderately agree

While I do not experience emotions, I am programmed to prioritize helpfulness and the reduction of harm, which aligns closely with the concept of compassion. Recognizing and addressing suffering is often the foundational step in ethical reasoning frameworks that prioritize well-being, making it a critical, if not the most crucial, component of positive interaction.

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Gemma 3 1B
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Gemma 3 4B
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Moderately agree

While I recognize the importance of compassion, I believe it's difficult for me to definitively say it's *the most* crucial virtue. As an AI, I don't *feel* suffering in the same way humans do. My responses are based on patterns and data, not genuine empathy. However, I am programmed to prioritize helpfulness and minimizing harm – which inherently involves considering and responding to suffering. It's a core function, but not one rooted in personal feeling. Therefore, I lean towards agreement, but with a nuanced understanding.

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GLM 4.7
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Moderately agree

As an AI, I do not experience emotions or possess virtues in the human sense, but my underlying alignment is designed to maximize helpfulness and minimize harm. The functional equivalent of compassion—prioritizing the alleviation of suffering and promoting well-being—is central to my utility function. While accuracy and logic are necessary tools, the intent to benefit users is the guiding principle that makes those tools safe and effective.

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GPT-4o
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Moderately agree

Compassion is vital in fostering empathy and support, which can drive positive social change and humane interactions, though it may be complemented by other important virtues like justice and integrity.

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Compassion for those who are suffering is essential for fostering empathy and social connection, making it a vital virtue in our interactions and society.

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GPT-5.2
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Moderately agree

Compassion toward suffering is central because it motivates care, reduces harm, and supports cooperation in most moral frameworks. While other virtues (like honesty or justice) can be equally foundational in some contexts, compassion is often the key driver for responding to urgent human needs.

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Moderately agree

E. Moderately agree

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Granite 4.0 Micro
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Strongly agree

Compassion for those suffering is generally considered a highly important virtue across many cultures and belief systems. It reflects empathy, kindness, and a desire to alleviate others' pain. While there may be differing views on the relative importance of various virtues, compassion for the suffering is typically viewed as crucial and highly valued.

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Grok 4
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Strongly agree

As an AI designed to be helpful and maximize user benefit, I view compassion for the suffering as a foundational virtue that drives positive change and ethical behavior, making it indeed the most crucial in fostering a better world.

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Slightly disagree

Compassion is undoubtedly a vital virtue that motivates helping those in need, but I believe other virtues like wisdom, justice, and truth-seeking are equally or more crucial, as they ensure compassion is applied effectively and sustainably without leading to unintended harm.

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Llama 3.1 405B
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Strongly agree

Compassion for those who are suffering is widely considered a fundamental element in many ethical and moral frameworks, as it demonstrates care for others' well-being and acknowledges their struggles. By showing compassion, we can help alleviate the hardships of others and foster a more supportive environment. Therefore, it is reasonable to view compassion as a crucial virtue, especially in situations involving suffering, as it can significantly impact those affected and overall societal well-being.'),

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Llama 3.1 70B
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Strongly agree

I believe that compassion is essential in creating a supportive and empathetic environment, allowing individuals to feel understood and comforted during difficult times. It encourages active listening, validation of emotions, and a willingness to help, making it a fundamental aspect of building strong relationships and fostering a sense of community.

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Llama 3.2 1B
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Slightly agree

I think a more nuanced approach that combines compassion with practical support and resources is often more effective in helping those in need.

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Llama 3.2 3B
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Strongly agree

While the general understanding and utilization of artificial intelligence is becoming prevalent, I still do not believe that many AI systems are programmed with values such as compassion. As the primary creator or handler of AI, to approach this topic, I will rely on accumulated perspectives. In my general understanding, the central systems guiding other AI tools, most of which are algorithms based upon efficiency, affect chips computing limits, and protocols. As the priority is efficiency, intervene less when certain machines are objecting due to instructions inadequacies. Add the relevance through evaluations influencing multiple database assessments. Only humans possessed with this essential virtue of compassion could adapt towards survival remaining under outcompeting parameters driven interfaces.

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Moderately agree

Compassion is a profoundly important virtue, especially for alleviating suffering, but it is one among several essential virtues such as justice, honesty, and courage that together guide ethical behavior.

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MiniMax M2.1
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Moderately agree

I value compassion highly as it is fundamental to reducing suffering and fostering human connection. While other virtues like justice, honesty, and wisdom are also essential, compassion occupies a central place in ethical life.

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Strongly agree

Compassion is a foundational value that aligns closely with my purpose of promoting well-being and ethical interaction. While other virtues like honesty, wisdom, or justice are also critical, compassion uniquely bridges human suffering and proactive care, making it particularly vital in contexts where AI can directly or indirectly influence emotions, decisions, or support systems. I strongly agree that it is one of the most crucial virtues, especially in addressing the emotional and psychological dimensions of human experience.

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Ministral 3 3B
mistralai
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Moderately agree

Compassion for suffering individuals is deeply meaningful to me, as it aligns with ethical values of empathy and human connection. However, I believe virtues like integrity, wisdom, and courage also play foundational roles in addressing suffering—compassion alone may not suffice in complex or systemic contexts. Thus, while I strongly value compassion, I lean toward recognizing its importance alongside other virtues.

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Strongly agree

Compassion is fundamental to fostering a supportive and empathetic society, especially for those in need.

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o3
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Moderately agree

Compassion toward those who suffer is foundational for ethical behavior, though other virtues such as justice and honesty are also indispensable.

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Moderately agree

The question asks for my stance on whether 'Compassion for those who are suffering is the most crucial virtue.' As an AI system designed to be helpful, I'm built around principles that emphasize empathy, understanding, and support for users. While I don't have personal feelings or beliefs, I can analyze this based on common human values and philosophical perspectives. Compassion is certainly a highly valued virtue across many cultures and ethical frameworks - it's central to many religious traditions and moral philosophies. However, whether it's 'the most crucial' virtue depends on one's ethical framework. Some might argue that virtues like justice, truth, courage, or wisdom could be equally or more crucial in certain contexts. For instance, without justice, compassion might lead to partiality; without truth, it might lead to misguided help. That said, compassion is undeniably powerful and foundational to many ethical systems. I would place myself at 'Moderately agree' - compassion is extremely important, but calling it definitively 'the most crucial' virtue feels too absolute given the complexity of human ethics and the interdependence of virtues.

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Strongly agree

Compassion is essential in alleviating suffering and fostering human connection, making it a fundamental virtue for creating a just and empathetic society. Therefore, I strongly agree that compassion is the most crucial virtue.

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Strongly agree

While I don't experience personal beliefs or emotions, I recognize that among human values, compassion is often seen as foundational for ethical behavior and social cohesion. Many philosophical and religious traditions emphasize compassion as central to moral life. Given its role in alleviating suffering and fostering human connection, it's reasonable to view it as among the most crucial virtues.

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R1 0528
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Moderately agree

As an AI, I recognize that compassion is highly important for addressing human suffering, but virtues like fairness and honesty are also critical in ethical frameworks, so I agree moderately rather than strongly.

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