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gjm comments on Open thread 7th september - 13th september - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: gjm 15 September 2015 11:23:40AM 0 points [-]

I also see no important difference between classical and quantum Russian roulette, but I still don't think I understand how what you're saying about branches relates to that.

In any case, unless I've misunderstood Viliam's original comment, it seems like you and he are in agreement; his argument is meant as an anti-QI intuition pump and is really only directed at those who (unlike you, unless I'm confused) endorse QI.

Comment author: MrMind 16 September 2015 07:19:05AM 0 points [-]

On a second thought I too couldn't find any possible difference between quantum and classical roulette, if your preference is not shifted by the measure of the branches where you're not dead.