I think the poor things are already dead. More generally, I am aware of that post, but is it relevant? The possible mind design space is of course huge and contains lots of irrational minds, but here I am arguing about universality of rationality.
But rationality is defined by external criteria—it’s about how to win (=achieve intended goals). Morality doesn’t have any such criteria. Thus, “rational minds” is a natural category. “Moral minds” is not.
I think the poor things are already dead. More generally, I am aware of that post, but is it relevant? The possible mind design space is of course huge and contains lots of irrational minds, but here I am arguing about universality of rationality.
My point, as I stated above, is that every argument I’ve heard against universality of morality applies just as well to rationality.
I agree with your statement:
I would also agree with the following:
The possible mind design space is of course huge and contains lots of immoral minds, but here I am arguing about universality of morality.
But rationality is defined by external criteria—it’s about how to win (=achieve intended goals). Morality doesn’t have any such criteria. Thus, “rational minds” is a natural category. “Moral minds” is not.