This paper proposes integrating Emotional Resonance Theory (ERT) into AI systems, specifically large language models like GPT-4, through endocept embedment, aiming to improve emotional coherence and creativity in AI-generated outputs.
The research seeks to introduce emotionally encoded cognitive units known as endocepts into transformer-based architectures using a Resonance Scoring Module (RSM) to produce affectively aligned and metaphorically rich responses.
The study combines Lubart and Getz's Emotional Resonance Theory with AI modeling to enhance generative AI's emotional reasoning capabilities and creativity by embedding emotionally salient conceptual units — endocepts.
Endocept embedment involves encoding emotional semantic signals into language models' latent space to influence AI-generated outputs' tone, metaphor, and narrative texture.
The experimental design includes a human evaluation study comparing AI-generated responses to emotional prompts under two conditions: Baseline GPT-4 output and GPT-4 with endocept-embedded conditioning via RSM.
Expected results anticipate higher ratings for emotionally coherent, creatively original, and personally resonant responses with endocept embedding in AI systems.
The study aims to implement emotional creativity in AI, merging affective computing, creativity research, and human-AI interaction, with potential applications in education, therapy, and co-creative writing tools.
Limitations include sample size and generalizability concerns, with future work potentially exploring dynamic endocept chaining or reinforcement learning from emotional feedback.