simplicio comments on Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread - Less Wrong

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Comment author: simplicio 01 June 2010 12:42:11PM 3 points [-]

...it's relatively easy to argue that their existence has reduced suffering, overall.

I'm not sure the temporary peace they bring is worth it considering how they up the ante. Sure, they probably prevented the Cold War getting hot. On the other hand, one nutcase or terrorist can erase all that utility pretty goddam fast. Hallelujah.

Comment author: Baughn 01 June 2010 10:19:58PM 1 point [-]

Right, it's easy to argue the other side too. :-)