It’s worth noting that the example is an Experience Machine, not wireheading. In theory, your current utility function might not be changed by such a Better Life. It might just show how much Better it really is.
Of course, it’s clearly unethical to use such a device because of the opportunity cost, but then the same is true of sports cars.
It’s worth noting that the example is an Experience Machine, not wireheading. In theory, your current utility function might not be changed by such a Better Life. It might just show how much Better it really is.
Of course, it’s clearly unethical to use such a device because of the opportunity cost, but then the same is true of sports cars.