Richard_Hollerith2 comments on Not for the Sake of Happiness (Alone) - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Richard_Hollerith2 08 March 2008 11:31:37PM -1 points [-]

Customized cockroaches are far from optimal for Tim because Tim understands that the most powerful tool for maximizing reproductive fitness is a human-like consciousness. "Consciousness" is Tim's term; I would have used John Stewart's term, "skill at mental modelling." Thanks for the comprehensive answer to my question, Tim!