Have you also read Bostrom’s paper? (I would now point out the example of spoilers for fiction works, but then you might reply by pointing out the study finding that spoilers make fiction works more enjoyable for the average person. OTOH, not all people are average.)
I’m not saying that basilisks can’t exist, but as of writing they don’t exist. (And yes, I’ve found and read LW’s ‘basilisk’).
I knew that this quote would get this sort of response...
Have you also read Bostrom’s paper? (I would now point out the example of spoilers for fiction works, but then you might reply by pointing out the study finding that spoilers make fiction works more enjoyable for the average person. OTOH, not all people are average.)
Maybe you should have addressed this concern in advance?
I’m tapping out now.