I mostly seek info that will help me now make choices to assist myself and my descendants, given what I already know about us.
The goal of UDT-style decision theories is making optimal decisions at any time, without needing to precommit in advance. Looking at the situation as if from before the beginning of time is argued to be the correct perspective from any location and state of knowledge, no matter what your values are.
The goal of UDT-style decision theories is making optimal decisions at any time, without needing to precommit in advance. Looking at the situation as if from before the beginning of time is argued to be the correct perspective from any location and state of knowledge, no matter what your values are.