Ichneumon comments on Yet More "Stupid" Questions - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Ichneumon 22 December 2013 11:49:33PM 0 points [-]

What point is the "torture vs. dust specks" argument supposed to be supporting or illustrating? Is it just about being able to do the "moral calculus" or multiplication, or is there some some conclusion about friendly AI/singularities as well?

Comment author: Gurkenglas 23 December 2013 01:53:36AM *  2 points [-]

http://lesswrong.com/lw/ko/a_case_study_of_motivated_continuation/

It seems to be about flinching away from thoughts.