I think the circular logic might make them implode, rendering Patronus 2.0 unnecessary.
“I expect the Dementors to play poker with me because I expect the Dementors to play poker with me because I expect...”
But if you were weak-minded enough (or strong-minded enough?) to trick yourself into genuinely believing that would work, I suppose it would. But in that case, what exactly is the limit of their power? Can you expect a Dementor to turn into an all-powerful friendly AI?
I think the circular logic might make them implode, rendering Patronus 2.0 unnecessary.
“I expect the Dementors to play poker with me because I expect the Dementors to play poker with me because I expect...”
But if you were weak-minded enough (or strong-minded enough?) to trick yourself into genuinely believing that would work, I suppose it would. But in that case, what exactly is the limit of their power? Can you expect a Dementor to turn into an all-powerful friendly AI?
Looks like Eliezer found himself another plot bunny.