"hedonium" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: 2010s, from hedonism + -ium. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hedonium (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy of artificial intelligence, rare) Matter arranged in a way that produces pleasure or happiness as efficiently as possible, as might be encouraged by philosophical hedonism. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Artificial intelligence, Fictional materials, Philosophy
    Sense id: en-hedonium-en-noun-5H6o3r~F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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