Jonathan_Graehl comments on Applying utility functions to humans considered harmful - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Jonathan_Graehl 03 February 2010 11:38:11PM 1 point [-]

What's the risk in using a more static view of utility or preference in computing CEV?

My initial thought: fine, some people will be less pleased at various points in the future than they would have been. But a single dominant FAI effectively determining our future is already a compromise from what people would most prefer.