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Armok_GoB comments on Stupid Questions Open Thread - Less Wrong Discussion

42 Post author: Costanza 29 December 2011 11:23PM

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Comment author: Armok_GoB 30 December 2011 03:40:54PM 3 points [-]

I find it much more likely that it's the other way around; making one for a single brain that already has an utility function seems much easier than finding out a good compromise between billions. Especially if the form "upload me, then preform this specific type of enchantment to enable me to safely continue self improving." turns out to be safe enough.