Vladimir_Nesov comments on On the Power of Intelligence and Rationality - Less Wrong

13 Post author: alyssavance 23 December 2009 10:49AM

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Comment author: cousin_it 23 December 2009 05:43:33PM *  1 point [-]

Acting rationally means using the means that will accomplish your desired ends most effectively.

So intelligence == winning by definition? What a way to cut the argument short!

Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 23 December 2009 07:36:43PM 1 point [-]

Given that you have to figure out how to win, not just decide to win, it's not that trivial!