One possible source of confusion: What is the meaning of the qualifier “physical”? “Physical,” “causal,” “verifiable,” and “taboo-able/analyzable” all have different senses, and it’s possible that for some of them Eliezer is more willing to allow meaningful falsehoods than for others.
One possible source of confusion: What is the meaning of the qualifier “physical”? “Physical,” “causal,” “verifiable,” and “taboo-able/analyzable” all have different senses, and it’s possible that for some of them Eliezer is more willing to allow meaningful falsehoods than for others.