Adam_Safron comments on Arguing "By Definition" - Less Wrong

44 Post author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 20 February 2008 11:37PM

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Comment author: Adam_Safron 21 February 2008 03:34:26PM 0 points [-]

And why Bayesian Positivism? Why now? For what purpose?

Eliezer recognizes the necessity for clear thought in the light of the unique challenges facing us in the years to come. We are going to need to make complex judgments about matters of existential risk and a common ground will help us avoid a quagmire of unproductive discussions.