RichardKennaway comments on Off Topic Thread: May 2009 - Less Wrong

0 Post author: MBlume 05 May 2009 08:36PM

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Comment author: RichardKennaway 06 May 2009 10:26:31PM 2 points [-]

I can think of several answers to this, but not a coherent narrative weaving them all together. So because it is late, here are some random thoughts.

1. Because it has utility for you by your present utility function.

2. I don't believe there are any utility functions.

3. Why is it not enough for you, that you want whatever it is that you want?

4. Your utility function will change anyway.