wedrifid comments on Rationality Quotes September 2012 - Less Wrong
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(Neglecting any logistic or legal isses) this sounds like a no brainer for Eliezer (accept).
Like you would be better served by making the amounts you give and expect to receive if you win somewhat more proportionate to expected utility of the resources at the time. If Eliezer was sure he was going to lose he should still take the low interest loan.
Even once the above is accounted for Eliezer should still accept the bet (in principle).
Dollar amounts are meant as purchasing-power-adjusted. I am sticking my fingers in my ears and chanting "La la, can't hear you" at discounting effects.