The Self-alignment Framework Podcasts

EP:06:SAFi explained:The Conscience

After the Intellect proposes and the Will decides, what judges the outcome? We explore SAFi's "Judicial Branch": the Conscience. Discover its philosophical history and a key divergence from classical thought: placing it after the Will. Learn why this sequential, reactive audit is crucial for verifiable AI governance and how this differs from the proactive human conscience, making alignment an observable process.

EP:05: SAFi Explained: The Will

This episode explores the Will faculty in SAFi, the system's "Executive Branch." Discover how separating the power to choose from the power to reason prevents the catastrophic ethical failures of standard LLMs. Drawing on centuries of philosophy from St. Augustine to Kant, we examine the nature of choice and how it is implemented as the decisive power in the SAFi architecture to ensure verifiable rule adherence

Ep:04: SAFi Explained: The Intellect

What truly distinguishes Intellect from Intelligence or Reason? Purpose. In this deep dive, we explore how the SAFi Intellect faculty is defined by its telos, a purpose provided by its core Values. Drawing on classical philosophy from Aristotle to Aquinas, we reveal why this distinction is vital for AI alignment and how this ancient concept functions as the discerning "Legislative Branch" in the SAFi code.

Ep:03: SAFi Explained: Values

 In this episode, we move from philosophical theory to practical application within the SAFi architecture. We take a deep dive into the 'Values' faculty and introduce the concept of the 'Ethical Profile.' Learn the essentials on how SAFi ethical principles are defined, configured, and implemented in a real world scenario using a hypothetical persona.

Ep:02: The Self-Alignment Framework Interface (SAFi)

In this episode, we introduce SAFi, the technical implementation of the Self-Alignment Framework for AI systems. SAFi is an architecture designed for verifiable runtime governance of language models, built on the same closed-loop structure used to describe human reasoning: Values, Intellect, Will, Conscience, and Spirit. 

Ep:01: An Introduction to the Self-Alignment Framework (SAF)

How do we align intelligence—in ourselves, our organizations, and our AI? This episode introduces the Self-Alignment Framework (SAF), a powerful system for ethical decision-making. Explore its five core components: Values, Intellect, Will, Conscience, and Spirit. We trace its philosophical roots from Plato to its modern application as a practical, verifiable path to sustained integrity. This is your foundation for understanding true alignment.