Strange7 comments on A (small) critique of total utilitarianism - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Strange7 17 September 2012 09:04:55AM 0 points [-]

One of the most effective ways to signal you are altruistic and trustworthy is to actually be altruistic and trustworthy.

I agree with the main thrust of the argument, but such signaling would only apply to potential trading partners to whom you make a habit of speaking openly and honestly about your motives, or who are unusually clever and perceptive, or both.