Vladimir_Nesov comments on Post Your Utility Function - Less Wrong

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Comment author: Vladimir_Nesov 07 June 2009 10:12:52AM *  1 point [-]

Think of what difference is there between "referring directly" to the outside reality and "referring directly" to the brain. Not much, methinks. There is no homunculus whose hands are only so long to reach the brain, but not long enough to touch your nose.

Comment author: loqi 07 June 2009 08:21:37PM 0 points [-]

Agreed, as the brain is a physical object. Referring "directly" to subjective experiences is a different story though.