V_V comments on An angle of attack on Open Problem #1 - Less Wrong

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Comment author: V_V 23 November 2013 09:26:14PM *  1 point [-]

What about the following generalized cliquing approach?

Let E be the set of computable equivalence predicates between programs which are each a sufficient condition for functional equivalence (for instance, textual equivalence is in E).

For all e in E define the program
clique_e(other):
if e(self, other) then double down
else take winnings

On the first round, if you can prove that there exists e in E such that Quirrell's program is functionally equivalent to clique_e then double down, else take winnings.

This guarantees that you'll never self-destruct and you will get the maximum possible payoff as long as Quirrell remains cooperative.