Strange7 comments on The scourge of perverse-mindedness - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Strange7 24 March 2010 09:58:41PM 1 point [-]

An optimal human CEV would be a human SUCCESS and a trilobite FAIL.

Unless, of course, it turns out that humans really like trilobites and would be willing to devote significant resources to keeping them alive, understanding their preferences, and carrying out those preferences (without compromising other human values). In that case, it's mutual success.

Comment author: PhilGoetz 24 March 2010 10:33:37PM -1 points [-]

You're thinking of tribbles.

Comment author: Strange7 25 March 2010 01:49:13AM 0 points [-]

Tribbles, while cute, directly compete with humans for food. In the long view, trilobites might have an easier time finding their niche.