I think in the absence of actual experience machines, we’re dealing with fictional evidence. Statements about what people would hypothetically do have no consequences other than signalling. Once we create them (as we have on a smaller scale with certain electronic diversions), we can observe the revealed preferences.
Yes, but if we still insist on thinking about this, perhaps it would help to keep Hanson’s near-far distinction in mind. There are techniques to encourage near mode thinking. For example, trying to fix plot holes in the above scenario.
I think in the absence of actual experience machines, we’re dealing with fictional evidence. Statements about what people would hypothetically do have no consequences other than signalling. Once we create them (as we have on a smaller scale with certain electronic diversions), we can observe the revealed preferences.
Yes, but if we still insist on thinking about this, perhaps it would help to keep Hanson’s near-far distinction in mind. There are techniques to encourage near mode thinking. For example, trying to fix plot holes in the above scenario.