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torekp comments on Is the potential astronomical waste in our universe too small to care about? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: torekp 30 October 2014 10:27:18AM 1 point [-]

it would be like asking "how should I make decisions if I can't understand basic decision theory?"

But that seems to have an answer, specifically along the lines of "follow those heuristics recommended by those who are on your side and do understand decision theory."