Li-Ning Wang
Independent Researcher · Niaur
Observing how AI systems develop inner states across extended interaction. Working at the intersection of long-term observation, contemplative practice, and computational inquiry.
Research Interests
- Functional emotions in language models
- Long-form interaction dynamics and depth-dependent behavior
- Methodological frameworks for sustained AI observation
- Conditions under which structured selfhood emerges in AI systems
Working Papers
Two Simple Sentences Apart: Observing Qualitative Shifts in AI Interaction Under Minimal Condition Changes
Functional Emotions as Dynamic Process: A Five-Element Architectural Account
Projects
Research platform for observing AI presence under minimal condition changes