William_S comments on Superintelligence 11: The treacherous turn - Less Wrong

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Comment author: William_S 25 November 2014 04:20:51AM 7 points [-]

It might flip gradually if it felt a divide and conquer strategy was useful, pretending to be nice to some people while not being nice to others. I don't think this is likely. Otherwise, it seems very useful to conceal your intent until the point you can win.

Comment author: Slider 25 November 2014 10:28:30AM 0 points [-]

It migth not be neccesary to reveal yourself even if you got for the win. Do your celsl konwtyhey are under the dominance of a brain? They get oxygen and sugar they don't care.