But if you aren't treating humans more like animals than most people are, then you're modeling humans poorly.

Thanks for pointing out this particular low-hanging fruit.

Eliezer replied: "Well, three weeks ago I was working with Anna and Alicorn, and every time I said something nice they fed me an M&M."

I wonder if they had just (re-)watched this Big Bang Theory episode.

you don't get a sea lion to balance a ball on the end of its nose by nagging

Hmm, I better keep this in mind at all times when dealing with my family.