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linkhyrule5 comments on [FINAL CHAPTER] Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality discussion thread, March 2015, chapter 122 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: shminux 15 March 2015 12:49:30AM 2 points [-]

Not sure what definition of ambition you are using but

a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.

seems to fit pretty well.

Comment author: linkhyrule5 15 March 2015 06:01:04AM 1 point [-]

Yes - but achieve what?

He just... wants immortality. And then... that's it. No real idea of what he wants to do with it.