MixedNuts comments on Utility Maximization and Complex Values - Less Wrong

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Comment author: MixedNuts 20 June 2011 08:13:39AM 0 points [-]

Specialization doesn't lead to simple values. You trade your extra goods for goods you don't produce.

Also, since it's easier to optimize for simpler values, we should expect to see better maximizers with simple than complex values.