What point is the “torture vs. dust specks” argument supposed to be supporting or illustrating? Is it just about being able to do the “moral calculus” or multiplication, or is there some some conclusion about friendly AI/singularities as well?
http://lesswrong.com/lw/ko/a_case_study_of_motivated_continuation/
It seems to be about flinching away from thoughts.
What point is the “torture vs. dust specks” argument supposed to be supporting or illustrating? Is it just about being able to do the “moral calculus” or multiplication, or is there some some conclusion about friendly AI/singularities as well?
http://lesswrong.com/lw/ko/a_case_study_of_motivated_continuation/
It seems to be about flinching away from thoughts.