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Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 06 August 2009 11:36:13PM *  1 point [-]

Assuming the utility increase holds my remaining lifespan constant, I'd draw a card every few years (if allowed). I don't claim to maximize "expected integral of happiness over time" by doing so (substitute utility for happiness if you like; but perhaps utility should be forward-looking and include expected happiness over time as just one of my values?). Of course, by supposing my utility can be doubled, I'll never be fully satisfied.

Comment author: dclayh 07 August 2009 07:08:30AM 0 points [-]

The "justified expectation of pleasant surprises", as someone or other said.