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Disposition

Definition: A realizable entity that represents a tendency or capacity to behave in certain ways under specific conditions.

Parent: Realizable Entity

See also: Role, Function

Modeling Notes​

  • Dispositions are intrinsic tendencies that can be triggered by specific conditions
  • They represent "what could happen" given the right circumstances
  • Important for modeling AI system behaviors and response patterns
  • Can be realized through processes when triggering conditions are met
  • Distinguished from roles by being intrinsic rather than contextual

Examples in AI Context​

  • Tendency to generate creative responses
  • Disposition to provide ethical guidance
  • Capacity for rapid token processing
  • Tendency toward analytical thinking
  • Disposition to seek truth and accuracy