The guy in the example happens to terminally value being attracted to children. I didn’t mean that that’s what being a pedophile means.
Aside from that, I am not sure how the way this ties into “A rational agent should never change its utility function” is unclear—he observes his impulses, interprets them as his goals, and seeks to maintain them.
As for SOs? Yes, I suppose many people would so prefer. I’m not an ideal romantic, and I have had so little trouble avoiding straying that I feel no need to get rid of them to make my life easier.
That doesn’t seem like the usual definition of “pedophile”. How does that tie in with “a rational agent should never change it’s utility function”?
Incidentally, many people would rather be attracted only to their SO; it’s part of the idealised “romantic love” thingy.
The guy in the example happens to terminally value being attracted to children. I didn’t mean that that’s what being a pedophile means.
Aside from that, I am not sure how the way this ties into “A rational agent should never change its utility function” is unclear—he observes his impulses, interprets them as his goals, and seeks to maintain them.
As for SOs? Yes, I suppose many people would so prefer. I’m not an ideal romantic, and I have had so little trouble avoiding straying that I feel no need to get rid of them to make my life easier.
Fair enough. Thanks for clarifying.