Stasis may be undesirable as species that self-modify to lock themselves into a particular version may be less adaptable, less able to deal with unforeseen circumstances. Perhaps such species may be outcompeted by more dynamic/adaptable species.
I don’t think this is a real significant effect. Remember, what you are locking in is very high level and abstract.
Let’s say you locked in the long term goal of maximizing paperclips. That wouldn’t make you any less adaptable. You are still totally free to reason and adapt.
I don’t think this is a real significant effect. Remember, what you are locking in is very high level and abstract.
Let’s say you locked in the long term goal of maximizing paperclips. That wouldn’t make you any less adaptable. You are still totally free to reason and adapt.