Ok, but the analogy presupposes a lot about the nature of government (there is a single coherent function being optimised, there are other achievable and better optimums, we have any meaningful influence on where on the curve we are) without really adding anything new.
What does discussion of optimums say other than 'there might be a system better than the current system?'
What does discussion of optimums say other than 'there might be a system better than the current system?'
It reminds people that it exist and that we should be spending some resources searching for it. Recall that "democratic" is the original applause light that Eliezer chose to explain the concept of the applause light.
As to the idea that it is unikely other acheivable and better optimums exist, are you seriously suggesting that mankind stumbeled upon the best possible or even a very good form of government built out of humans so early in its...
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And voting adds legitimacy to it.
Thank you.
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