Z_M_Davis comments on Rationality Quotes - June 2009 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Z_M_Davis 03 July 2009 04:29:09AM 0 points [-]

The difference is that I'm not applying my preferences to others as a way to see them as defective versions of myself

Even if we understand thrill-seeking to be legitimate, the lottery players could still be said to be making a mistake if there are better ways to fulfill their thrill-seeking desires. Cf. "New Improved Lottery"