timtyler comments on What I would like the SIAI to publish - Less Wrong

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Comment author: timtyler 02 November 2010 09:33:07PM 2 points [-]

The basic idea is to make a machine that is satisfied relatively easily. So, for example, you tell it to build the ten paperclips with 10 kj total - and tell it not to worry too much if it doesn't make them - it is not that important.