jsalvatier comments on Tools versus agents - Less Wrong

24 Post author: Stuart_Armstrong 16 May 2012 01:00PM

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Comment author: jsalvatier 16 May 2012 06:22:27PM 1 point [-]

The counterfactuals thing isn't very relevant, you're basically saying both approaches require solving counterfactual reasoning . It's an interesting point, but doesn't favor one approach over the other.

Comment author: Stuart_Armstrong 17 May 2012 09:58:03AM 0 points [-]

Generally agreed. Though there conceivably may be some extra vulnerabilities in printing out plans you know won't be taken, as opposed to just considering them. Just as issue to bear in mind.