When you say ‘naturally’, are you referring to genetics, prenatal environment, or something else?
How should I know?
You could’ve read some papers on the topic for example. (I’m answering this because it is after all in the stupid questions thread)
Fair enough.
I apologize if I misinterpreted your statement:
Some fraction of the population is naturally poly, some naturally mono, some can go either way depending on circumstances.
I was curious what was meant by this.
It’s likely that Eliezer isn’t tending towards either side of the nature vs. nurture debate, and as such isn’t claiming that nature or nurture is doing the work in generating preferences.
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When you say ‘naturally’, are you referring to genetics, prenatal environment, or something else?
How should I know?
You could’ve read some papers on the topic for example. (I’m answering this because it is after all in the stupid questions thread)
Fair enough.
I apologize if I misinterpreted your statement:
I was curious what was meant by this.
It’s likely that Eliezer isn’t tending towards either side of the nature vs. nurture debate, and as such isn’t claiming that nature or nurture is doing the work in generating preferences.