Of course, the idea that there could ever be one utopia is an absurdity. People have different values and preferences and thrive under different circumstances. It is clear that Less Wrongers do not understand this, and therefore they should not be in the Utopia-business in the first place.
Of course, the idea that there could ever be one utopia is an absurdity. People have different values and preferences and thrive under different circumstances.
but stongly disagree with this part:
It is clear that Less Wrongers do not understand this, and therefore they should not be in the Utopia-business in the first place.
EY’s CEV concept seems to explicitly take this into account. That’s not to say I don’t have my own objections to it, but I don’t see this as one of them.
Of course, the idea that there could ever be one utopia is an absurdity. People have different values and preferences and thrive under different circumstances. It is clear that Less Wrongers do not understand this, and therefore they should not be in the Utopia-business in the first place.
Which is stated in the OP and is kindof the point of the post. What would be your utopia?
Does everyone just kill each other because our values are utterly nonreconcilable? Or can we mostly agree that we can do better than that?
If you can’t do “perfect” go for “best”
I strongly agree with this part:
but stongly disagree with this part:
EY’s CEV concept seems to explicitly take this into account. That’s not to say I don’t have my own objections to it, but I don’t see this as one of them.