The word “science” should be taboo.
The word ‘should’ should be taboo.
Why? Certainly “should” is not a trivial concept, but refusing to use it entirely costs a lot in simplicity of expression, in exchange for a slight increase in clarity.
Explain to me what should means.
The long version is contained in the metaethics sequence, which I broadly agree with.
To noughth order, though, “should” means “satisfies my utility function, which is partly shared by you and others.”
The word ‘should’ should be taboo.
Why? Certainly “should” is not a trivial concept, but refusing to use it entirely costs a lot in simplicity of expression, in exchange for a slight increase in clarity.
Explain to me what should means.
The long version is contained in the metaethics sequence, which I broadly agree with.
To noughth order, though, “should” means “satisfies my utility function, which is partly shared by you and others.”