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lessdazed comments on Decision Theory Paradox: Answer Key - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: lessdazed 06 September 2011 07:36:50AM 2 points [-]

the calculation must involve the utility function of the children.

Why?

Comment author: Douglas_Knight 06 September 2011 03:15:45PM *  0 points [-]

That was badly phrased. I meant: the calculation must involve the utility function, the function that converts the number of children into utiles. (original corrected)