RichardKennaway comments on Open Thread, July 16-31, 2012 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: RichardKennaway 17 July 2012 11:58:29AM 0 points [-]

Except for possible disutility to family and friends, oblivion has a lot to recommend it; not least that you won't be around to regret it afterward.

I judge that a disadvantage.

Comment author: billswift 17 July 2012 12:40:42PM *  0 points [-]

If you read the second sentence, I do too; it's just a very weak disadvantage when compared to almost any suffering. If I didn't consider it at least somewhat disadvantageous, I wouldn't be around now to write about it.

Comment author: RichardKennaway 17 July 2012 12:44:47PM 1 point [-]

If you read the second sentence, I do too; it's just a very weak disadvantage when compared to almost any suffering.

That seems to imply that you would rather commit suicide than, say, endure a toothache for a few days. Really?

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