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Comment author: Eugine_Nier 18 March 2014 02:13:28AM 0 points [-]

So you care more about following the VNM axioms, then which utility function you are maximizing? That behavior is itself not VNM rational.

Comment author: Squark 19 March 2014 07:53:42PM -1 points [-]

If you don't follow the VNM axioms you are not maximizing any utility function.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 22 March 2014 06:34:03AM -1 points [-]

So why do you care about maximizing any utility function?

Comment author: Squark 23 March 2014 05:26:40PM 0 points [-]

What would constitute a valid answer to that question, from your point of view?

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 23 March 2014 05:43:30PM 0 points [-]

I can't think of one. You're the one arguing for what appears to be an inconsistent position.

Comment author: Squark 23 March 2014 06:39:26PM 0 points [-]

What is the inconsistency?

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 27 March 2014 05:27:00AM 0 points [-]

Saying one should maximize a utility function, but not caring which utility function is maximized.

Comment author: Squark 27 March 2014 07:04:54PM 0 points [-]

Who said I don't care which utility function is maximized?

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