I agree that VoI and the calculations that allow you to use it effectively are very important. However, this post serves as a basic overview and I think taking the time to explain VoI and how to calculate it wouldn’t fit here.
If you think a post on VoI is necessary as a “sequel” to this one, feel free to write it—I don’t have time with my current queue of things to write—but please link me if and when you do!
Thanks for the link. I’m not sure that post says exactly what I would try to say about the topic, but it is certainly interesting and useful in its own right.
I think taking the time to explain VoI and how to calculate it wouldn’t fit here.
I disagree. VoI is essentially a formalized way to describe the instrumental value of figuring out how the world is (or is going to be). As such it’s a very good way to relate instrumental rationality to epistemic rationality.
I agree that VoI and the calculations that allow you to use it effectively are very important. However, this post serves as a basic overview and I think taking the time to explain VoI and how to calculate it wouldn’t fit here.
If you think a post on VoI is necessary as a “sequel” to this one, feel free to write it—I don’t have time with my current queue of things to write—but please link me if and when you do!
I wrote one a while back.
Thanks for the link. I’m not sure that post says exactly what I would try to say about the topic, but it is certainly interesting and useful in its own right.
I disagree. VoI is essentially a formalized way to describe the instrumental value of figuring out how the world is (or is going to be). As such it’s a very good way to relate instrumental rationality to epistemic rationality.