wedrifid comments on MWI, copies and probability - Less Wrong

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Comment author: wedrifid 26 June 2010 11:18:38AM 0 points [-]

Take "not wanting to die" and extract the state which people are in if they do not in fact die. Alternately, consider what an observer who has not taken a "crazy position" may choose to value. Then consider the difference between 'deep and mysterious' and just plain silly.

Comment author: timtyler 26 June 2010 12:28:59PM *  1 point [-]

FWIW, after this "explanation", I am none the wiser.