juliawise comments on The noncentral fallacy - the worst argument in the world? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: novalis 29 August 2012 12:51:49AM * 0 points [-]

I'm not sure how to interpret Eliezer's "unsung humanitarian heroes" comment other than as an endorsement of the coup attempt.

Or maybe I'm just missing some sarcasm.

Comment author: juliawise 01 September 2012 01:47:14AM * 0 points [-]

I was baffled by that too. They attempted to overthrow a nasty dictator . . . but they did it for the oil money they'd get from the new government.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 01 September 2012 02:58:23AM 1 point [-]

I believe Eliezer is more concerned with whether the coup would have led to an increase in utility than the motives of the plotters.

Comment author: katydee 01 September 2012 02:32:15AM * 0 points [-]

I believe your sarcasm detector may be improperly calibrated.