As I have answered repeatedly on this thread, when I said “prefer to assume”, I actually meant “prefer to assume”. If you are interpreting that as “prefer to believe” you are not reading carefully enough.
One makes (sometimes fictional) assumptions when constructing a model. One is only irrational when one imagines that a model represents reality.
If it makes you happy, insert a link to some profundity by Eliezer about maps and territories at this point in my reply.
As I have answered repeatedly on this thread, when I said “prefer to assume”, I actually meant “prefer to assume”. If you are interpreting that as “prefer to believe” you are not reading carefully enough.
One makes (sometimes fictional) assumptions when constructing a model. One is only irrational when one imagines that a model represents reality.
If it makes you happy, insert a link to some profundity by Eliezer about maps and territories at this point in my reply.
Heh, serve me right for not paying attention.