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blacktrance comments on Open Thread, November 1 - 7, 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: blacktrance 04 November 2013 06:33:54PM 1 point [-]

Having just finished reading "Friendship is Optimal" literally less than 10 minutes ago, I didn't find it dark or creepy at all. There are certain aspects of it that are suboptimal (being ponies, not wireheading), but other than that, it sounds like a great world.

Comment author: [deleted] 04 November 2013 06:49:12PM *  2 points [-]

There are certain aspects of it that are suboptimal (being ponies, not wireheading)

Can you elaborate? Do you mean that not being able to wirehead is suboptimal?

Comment author: blacktrance 06 November 2013 02:44:21AM *  4 points [-]

Yes. I think wireheading is the optimal state (assuming it can make me as happy as possible). I recognize this puts me at odds with an element of the LessWrong consensus.