Hmm, on second thought, I’m not sure this is a big deal. Even if the vast majority of civilization-enabling utility functions are xenophobic, we can still play PD with those that aren’t. And if Everett is correct, there are presumably still lots of altruistic, isolated civilizations.
Hmm, on second thought, I’m not sure this is a big deal. Even if the vast majority of civilization-enabling utility functions are xenophobic, we can still play PD with those that aren’t. And if Everett is correct, there are presumably still lots of altruistic, isolated civilizations.
Sorry, yes—this is what I meant. I should have made that clearer.