Well put. My own uncertainty with regard to my values is the main reason I’m reluctant to take “mind hacks” out for casual spins—I’ve been quite surprised in the past by how sophisticated subconscious reactions can be. That said, I don’t think I could bring myself to ignore my consciously-held values to the point of doing something as significant as signing up for cryonics, were that necessary.
Well put. My own uncertainty with regard to my values is the main reason I’m reluctant to take “mind hacks” out for casual spins—I’ve been quite surprised in the past by how sophisticated subconscious reactions can be. That said, I don’t think I could bring myself to ignore my consciously-held values to the point of doing something as significant as signing up for cryonics, were that necessary.