Was the talk by the MIRI people today in San Antonio announced here somewhere? I realized they had a session 30 minutes after it was over :(
I think I understand what you mean. But I maintain my hypothesis.
Which problem is the construction of a super AI trying to solve then?
How does ignoring the Gordian knot problem solves it?
I will even add a crazy hypothesis. The dynamics of this thread (and its underlying cause) is exactly what is preventing the LW community from FOOMing.
I really love this blog. What if we were to "exponentiate" this game for billions of players? Which outcome would be the "best" one?