The idea is relevant not just for actually building FAI, but also for deciding strategy
And also relevant, I hasten to point out, for solving moral philosophy. I want to be morally justified whether or not I’m involved with an FAI team and whether or not I’m in a world where the Singularity is more than just a plot device. Acausal influence elucidates decision theory, and decision theory elucidates morality.
And also relevant, I hasten to point out, for solving moral philosophy. I want to be morally justified whether or not I’m involved with an FAI team and whether or not I’m in a world where the Singularity is more than just a plot device. Acausal influence elucidates decision theory, and decision theory elucidates morality.