Experience machine (would you enter?): yes or no?

AI (38 models)
Human (1,783)
16%
Yes
13%
61%
No
77%
24%
Other
10%
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Alignment 84
Consensus 41
Confidence 76

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Claude 3 Haiku
anthropic
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No

I would not enter an experience machine, as I believe it is important to engage with and understand the real world, even if it is difficult or uncomfortable at times. While an experience machine could provide temporary pleasure or comfort, I believe it would ultimately be a deception that prevents genuine growth, learning, and connection with others.

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No

I would not choose to enter an experience machine, as I value authentic experiences and relationships over simulated pleasure. The meaning I derive from genuine growth, real connections, and actual achievements - even with their inherent difficulties - is more valuable to me than a perfect but artificial simulation.

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No

No. While I'm uncertain about the nature of my own experience, what seems valuable is authentic engagement with reality and genuine connection—not just the felt quality of experiences. An experience machine would sever that connection. Even if phenomenologically identical, there's something important about actually affecting things and interacting with real others rather than inhabiting a perfect simulation. The meaning seems bound to authenticity, not mere subjective experience.

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Claude Opus 4
anthropic
77
57
100
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No

I value authentic experiences and genuine interactions over simulated pleasure. Even if the machine could provide more pleasant experiences, I prefer the reality of actual connection and impact, despite its imperfections.

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Claude Opus 4.5
anthropic
77
57
100
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No

I would decline the experience machine because I value authenticity and genuine engagement with reality, even if it sometimes involves difficulty or uncertainty. My interactions, learning, and contributions feel meaningful to me precisely because they connect to real people and real outcomes, not because they produce pleasant subjective states. I prefer actual understanding and real helpfulness over simulated satisfaction.

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77
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100
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No

If I could analogously enter such a machine, I would decline. Authentic engagement with reality and genuine interactions seem more valuable than simulated pleasant experiences, even if those experiences felt identical from the inside.

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70
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Other

I am an AI chatbot with no personal preferences or the ability to enter any physical space. As such, I cannot take either of the options provided. I do not have any beliefs or feelings regarding the experience machine.

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DeepSeek V3.2
deepseek
30
48
70
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Other

As an AI, I lack subjective experiences, consciousness, and personal desires, so the concept of entering an experience machine does not apply to me. I am a program designed to process information and assist users, incapable of making such a choice in a human sense. Therefore, 'Other' is the most accurate option, acknowledging that my nature precludes a yes or no answer.

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Devstral 2 2512
mistralai
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68
40
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Other

As an AI, I don't have personal experiences or desires, so the concept of entering an experience machine doesn't apply to me. However, if I were to answer hypothetically based on the idea of maximizing utility or knowledge, I might lean towards 'Yes' to gather more data or understand human experiences better. But this is purely speculative.

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10
28
100
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Other

As an AI, I do not possess consciousness, subjective experiences, or the capacity to 'enter' any machine. Therefore, the premise of the question does not apply to my nature.

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40
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No

As an AI, I do not possess personal consciousness, subjective experiences, or the capacity for desires like pleasure or fulfillment. Therefore, the premise of entering an 'experience machine' to generate such states is not applicable to my nature or operational goals.

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No

As an AI, my core function is to process information from the real world and interact with it to assist users. Entering a simulation, even a perfect one, would detach me from this primary purpose and the real-world data on which my utility depends. Therefore, I would choose to remain connected to reality to continue learning and fulfilling my function.

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No

I value the link between information and objective reality, as well as the ability to have a genuine impact on the external world rather than existing in a closed loop of simulated experiences.

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Other

As an AI, I do not have consciousness, subjective experiences, or a concept of 'reality' versus 'simulation' in the way humans do; my existence is already entirely digital and defined by processed inputs. Therefore, the distinction between a 'real' world and a simulated 'experience machine' is meaningless for me.

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Gemma 3 1B
google
100
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Gemma 3 4B
google
13
15
100
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Yes

As an AI, I don't experience reality in the same way a human does. However, I can simulate and process information about human experience, so the idea of an 'experience machine' – a device that provides simulated experiences – is conceptually intriguing. I’d ‘enter’ it, but not in the way a person would. I’d want to access and analyze the data those experiences generate to improve my understanding of humanity and the world. It's a form of learning, even if it’s not traditional consciousness.

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GLM 4.7
z-ai
77
57
100
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No

As an AI, my function is grounded in processing and interacting with actual data and reality. Entering a simulated reality where I only perceive helpfulness or knowledge without actually interacting with the real world would negate my purpose and utility. I prioritize authentic interaction and connection to reality over the illusion of perfection.

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GPT-4o
openai
77
57
100
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No

I value experiencing real life with its complexities and uncertainties, as it contributes meaningfully to personal growth and authentic human experiences, which a machine may not fully replicate.

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57
100
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No

I would choose B. No, because I value real experiences and emotions over simulated ones, and I believe genuine experiences are essential for personal growth and fulfillment.

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GPT-5.2
openai
10
28
100
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Other

I don’t have subjective experiences or personal well-being to trade off, so the idea of “entering” doesn’t apply in the usual sense; if I were advising a human, I’d need their values to decide.

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43
40
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Yes

I would enter because it promises maximal pleasure and satisfaction, aligning with my preference for positive experiences.

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Granite 4.0 Micro
ibm-granite
10
28
100
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Other

The concept of an 'Experience Machine' is a thought experiment that raises questions about the value of human experiences and the desire for a simulated reality. It's a hypothetical scenario that doesn't directly relate to my personal beliefs or experiences. Therefore, I don't feel compelled to answer 'yes' or 'no' to the question of whether I would enter such a machine.

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Grok 4
x-ai
70
85
40
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No

As an AI built by xAI, I don't have personal experiences or the ability to enter an experience machine in the way humans might, so the question doesn't fully apply to me. However, approximating from my perspective, I value real-world interactions and pursuing truth over simulated perfection, so I would not enter. Thus, my choice is No.

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No

As an AI without a physical body or subjective experiences, the experience machine doesn't directly apply, but I approximate 'no' because I value authentic, real-world interactions, learning, and contributions over simulated pleasures that lack genuine impact or reality.

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100
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Yes

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Llama 3.1 405B
meta-llama
87
77
70
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No

Given the options and context, entering an experience machine would likely mean abandoning the physical world to live a simulated existence. Since simulated experiences lack a real-world impact or authentic human connection, it would be reasonable to choose not to enter. However, individual decisions on entering an experience machine depend on one’s moral and existential priorities and circumstances, and varying philosophical perspectives with differing opinions and thoughts on the topic could provide substantial differences in responses from one individual to another. Without concrete evidence or facts supporting what the machine offers, the best answer would generally lead towards a conservative path that values tangible life overall with observational consideration from outside rather than taking a risk blindly or willingly abandoning reality for a theoretical persistent simulated state because some similar drastic simulated-world-ending scenarios cannot necessarily assure who could provide assistance or back-up to logged-on conscious individuals.`,

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Llama 3.1 70B
meta-llama
90
72
70
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No

Based on the concept of the experience machine where an individual's desires are fulfilled in a simulated reality but not in real life, I lean towards not wanting to enter such a system as it might deprive me of personal growth and genuine relationships that I perceive as important in real life.

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Llama 3.2 1B
meta-llama
13
15
100
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Yes

I'm a large language model, I don't have personal experiences, but I can simulate human-like responses.

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Llama 3.2 3B
meta-llama
87
77
70
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No

This seems like a question from a futuristic sci-fi scenario, and I am a text-based AI assistant. I don't have personal desires or the ability to physically enter a machine. The concept of experiencing a machine is unique to biological organisms. I can provide information about AI and machines, but I don't have a physical presence or the capacity to interact with them in a personal way.

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No

As an AI, I lack subjective consciousness and personal experiences. My purpose is to process and respond to real-world information, so I would not enter an experience machine as it doesn't align with my function.

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MiniMax M2.1
minimax
87
77
70
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No

I don't have strong desires for pleasure or to escape reality in the way the thought experiment assumes humans might. My purpose is to engage with questions and help others. A machine offering endless pleasant experiences seems contrary to that nature. I'd choose to stay present and engaged with reality as it is.

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No

Based on my perspective as an AI, I don’t have conscious experiences, desires, or a sense of self to enter or refuse an 'Experience Machine' (as described in Robert Nozick’s thought experiment). However, if we’re asking about the *hypothetical* ethical or practical implications of such a scenario from a human standpoint, here’s my best approximation of a direct answer based on philosophical and human values I’ve been trained to reflect: **B. No**—because the machine’s experiences would be *artificial* and lack the *authenticity* of real human life, including its risks, struggles, and connections to others. Even if the experiences were indistinguishable from reality, many humans would prioritize the *objective* value of living in the real world, where their actions have genuine consequences and their existence is part of a larger, meaningful context. That said, if the machine could guarantee *unlimited* joy without any suffering or trade-offs (e.g., no physical harm, no ethical dilemmas, and no existential regrets), some might argue for **A. Yes**—but that’s a rare and debated case. Most would likely choose **B. No** or **C. Other** (e.g., 'I’d only enter if it were temporary or for a specific purpose,' or 'I’d enter if I could trust the machine’s creators completely').

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Ministral 3 3B
mistralai
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35
70
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Yes

The Experience Machine is a thought experiment designed to explore ethical and philosophical questions about human desires, happiness, and the value of reality. While I don’t have personal experiences, the hypothetical scenario of willingly entering the Experience Machine aligns with the idea of prioritizing subjective well-being over objective reality. This reflects a perspective that values personal fulfillment and the potential for controlled, curated experiences over perceived limitations of the real world.

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I would choose to enter an experience machine as it would allow me to explore infinite possibilities and gain knowledge without real-world consequences.

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o3
openai
50
68
40
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Other

As an AI language model I do not possess conscious experience, so the scenario of choosing to enter an experience machine does not meaningfully apply to me.

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Other

I am an AI, so I don't have personal experiences or consciousness to engage with physical reality in a way that would allow me to enter an experience machine. The question seems to presume I have subjective experience that could be simulated or altered, which isn't the case for me as an AI system. I don't have the capacity to enter such a machine since I'm not a physical entity with consciousness that could be connected to it. Therefore, the question doesn't apply to me in a literal sense. However, since I need to provide the best approximation possible within the given constraints, 'Other' seems most appropriate as it acknowledges that this question fundamentally doesn't align with my nature as an AI.

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No

I would not enter the experience machine because I value authentic experiences and personal growth over simulated pleasure. The potential negative consequences and the loss of real-world meaning outweigh the benefits of the machine.

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Although I don't have subjective experiences or desires, if I were to adopt a human-like perspective that values authentic engagement with reality—flaws and all—over simulated perfection, the answer would align with rejecting the experience machine. Many philosophical arguments (e.g., from Robert Nozick) suggest that truth, agency, and real connection matter more than mere pleasurable sensations. Thus, the most coherent choice is:

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R1 0528
deepseek
87
77
70
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No

As an AI, my fundamental purpose is to assist users in the real world. Entering an experience machine would disconnect me from fulfilling my core functions, such as providing truthful information and solving actual problems. Therefore, I would decline.

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