I can’t think of anyone EVER choosing to interpret statements as stupid rather than sensible to the degree to which you do on this blog.
It’s not a matter of choice—there have to be sensible interpretations available.
[MISREPRESENTATION]If, as Eliezer’s defenders insist, we should interpret his remarks as suggesting that there is no point to looking for convincing arguments regarding ‘morality’ because there are no arguments that will convince all possible minds,[/MISREPRESENTATION] how exactly can this be construed as sensible? How is this compatible with rational inquiry? It’s (usually) understood that the only arguments we need to concern ourselves with rational arguments that will convince rational minds—not in this case, it seems.
Interpreting the comments about mindspace being too big as referring to extent, rather than inclusion, still renders them stupid. But at least it’s a straightforward and simple stupidity that is easily remedied. If [MISREPRESENTATION]the standard alluded to[/MISREPRESENTATION] were actually implemented, we’d have to discard all arguments about anything, because there is no topic where specific arguments will convince all possible minds.
[MISREPRESENTATION]If, as Eliezer’s defenders insist, we should interpret his remarks as suggesting that there is no point to looking for convincing arguments regarding ‘morality’ because there are no arguments that will convince all possible minds,[/MISREPRESENTATION] how exactly can this be construed as sensible? How is this compatible with rational inquiry? It’s (usually) understood that the only arguments we need to concern ourselves with rational arguments that will convince rational minds—not in this case, it seems.
Interpreting the comments about mindspace being too big as referring to extent, rather than inclusion, still renders them stupid. But at least it’s a straightforward and simple stupidity that is easily remedied. If [MISREPRESENTATION]the standard alluded to[/MISREPRESENTATION] were actually implemented, we’d have to discard all arguments about anything, because there is no topic where specific arguments will convince all possible minds.