RE: Status of Superrationality

From: Harvey Newstrom (mail@HarveyNewstrom.com)
Date: Wed May 28 2003 - 12:38:28 MDT

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Rafal Smigrodzki wrote,
> I would contend that even perfectly rational altruists could differ
> significantly about their recipes for the perfect world.

You just said a mouthful! I agree with this so much, it scares me.

I don't believe we really can agree when it comes down to the details. We
need a system that doesn't just please one person's goal, but allows all
goals to be pursued. But most people really have little tolerance for other
goals that they do not believe in.

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