very helpful for self-modifying in a manner you’re less likely to regret.
I don’t think regret is the concern here… Your future self might be perfectly happy making paperclips. I almost think “not wanting your preferences changed” deserves a new term...Hmm, “pre-gret”?
I like to imagine another copy of my mind watching what I’m becoming, and being pleased. If I can do that, then I feel good about my direction.
You will find people who are willing to bite the “I won’t care when I’m dead” bullet, or at least claim to—it’s probably just the abstract rule-based part of them talking.
I don’t think regret is the concern here… Your future self might be perfectly happy making paperclips. I almost think “not wanting your preferences changed” deserves a new term...Hmm, “pre-gret”?
Useful concept, bad example.
Upvoted for ‘pregret.’
I like to imagine another copy of my mind watching what I’m becoming, and being pleased. If I can do that, then I feel good about my direction.
You will find people who are willing to bite the “I won’t care when I’m dead” bullet, or at least claim to—it’s probably just the abstract rule-based part of them talking.