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Comment author: thomblake 21 October 2009 02:02:13PM 0 points [-]

Okay, let's see if I have this straight - you're assuming:

  1. the axiom of independence is necessary for expected utility theory
  2. losing a penny represents some negative amount of utility
  3. one's utility function can't include terms for "the outcomes of world programs" under expected utility theory
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