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Creutzer comments on Open Thread for January 8 - 16 2014 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Creutzer 12 January 2014 04:15:39PM 1 point [-]

Interesting distinction, it makes intuitive sense, and it's certainly good to be aware that there is a possible satisfaction component to something - but it's still easily possible to value the satisfaction less than you would value being free from the need for the relief component.