NancyLebovitz comments on 2011 Survey Results - Less Wrong

94 Post author: Yvain 05 December 2011 10:49AM

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Comment author: NancyLebovitz 05 December 2011 04:07:30PM 7 points [-]

I just wait, especially considering that which interpretation of QM is correct doesn't have urgent practical consequences.

Comment author: MatthewBaker 05 December 2011 04:28:00PM 0 points [-]

We just learned that neutrinos might be accelerated faster that light in certain circumstances, while this result doesn't give me too much pause, It certainly made me think about the possible practical consequences of successfully understanding quantum mechanics.

Comment author: NancyLebovitz 05 December 2011 04:32:30PM 0 points [-]

Fair enough. A deeper understanding of quantum mechanics would probably have huge practical consequences.

It isn't obvious to me that figuring out whether the MWI is right is an especially good way to improve understanding of QM. My impression from LW is that MWI is important here for looking at ethical consequences.

Comment author: MatthewBaker 05 December 2011 04:34:58PM *  0 points [-]

I share that impression :) Plus its very fun to think about Everett branches and accusal trade when I pretend we would have a chance against a truly Strong AI in a box.