lmm comments on What makes us think _any_ of our terminal values aren't based on a misunderstanding of reality? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: lmm 27 September 2013 06:10:41PM 1 point [-]

If I enjoy the subjective experience of thinking about something, I can't think of any conceivable fact that would invalidate that.

Comment author: torekp 28 September 2013 09:05:22PM * 0 points [-]

Touché. (At least for an instantaneous "I" and instantaneous enjoyment.) Still, there are many terminal values that do presuppose facts.