SilasBarta comments on Intelligence enhancement as existential risk mitigation - Less Wrong

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Comment author: SilasBarta 17 June 2009 10:49:20PM 0 points [-]

I don't know wheter to applaud your ethical restraint, or pity your ignorance. I'll go with the first ;-)

Comment author: derekz 17 June 2009 11:28:12PM *  1 point [-]

If you're wondering whether I'm aware that I can figure out how to steal software licenses, I am.

ETA: I don't condemn those who believe that intellectual property rights are bad for society or immoral. I don't feel that way myself, though, so I act accordingly.

Comment author: SilasBarta 18 June 2009 03:25:50AM *  0 points [-]

It's theoretically possible to believe in IP (on some level), but lack the will not to pluck the forbidden fruit.