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Rational vs. real utilities in the cousin_it-Nesov model of UDT
Karl
Jan 29, 2012, 4:43 AM
13
points
9
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[Link] Evaluating experts on expertise
Kaj_Sotala
Jan 5, 2012, 6:49 PM
13
points
2
comments
2
min read
LW
link
Politicians’ family as signalling
Stabilizer
Jan 21, 2012, 9:31 AM
12
points
11
comments
1
min read
LW
link
How confident should we be?
[deleted]
Jan 1, 2012, 3:57 PM
12
points
19
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Gambler’s Reward: Optimal Betting Size
b1shop
Jan 17, 2012, 8:32 PM
12
points
10
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Meetup : LessWrong Megameetup
atucker
Jan 30, 2012, 7:33 PM
12
points
4
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Mathematicians & mathletes: the Singularity Institute wants your strategic input!
lukeprog
Jan 26, 2012, 10:13 PM
12
points
10
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[Link] Duolingo
bradm
Jan 4, 2012, 2:39 PM
11
points
4
comments
1
min read
LW
link
.
[deleted]
Jan 10, 2012, 8:05 PM
11
points
5
comments
1
min read
LW
link
January 1-14, 2012 Open Thread
daenerys
Jan 1, 2012, 5:40 AM
11
points
129
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[LINK] Learning enhancement using “transcranial direct current stimulation”
Alex_Altair
Jan 26, 2012, 4:18 PM
11
points
19
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Rationality quotes January 2012
Thomas
Jan 1, 2012, 10:28 AM
11
points
467
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Crocker’s Rules: How far to take it?
lsparrish
Jan 20, 2012, 2:46 PM
10
points
28
comments
1
min read
LW
link
What jobs are safe in an automated future?
PuyaSharif
Jan 11, 2012, 8:48 PM
10
points
102
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Limits on self-optimisation
RolfAndreassen
Jan 20, 2012, 9:58 PM
10
points
37
comments
2
min read
LW
link
Role-reversal education for math and science students (pilot project)
EvelynM
Jan 1, 2012, 12:09 AM
10
points
2
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[Template] Questions regarding possible risks from artificial intelligence
XiXiDu
Jan 10, 2012, 11:59 AM
10
points
48
comments
1
min read
LW
link
The Ethical Status of Non-human Animals
syllogism
Jan 9, 2012, 12:07 PM
10
points
88
comments
6
min read
LW
link
[META] ajax.googleapis.com
Pavitra
Jan 20, 2012, 2:24 AM
10
points
3
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Study Hacks on Convenience as Anti-Productivity
billswift
Jan 22, 2012, 7:50 PM
10
points
16
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Cataloging my skills—good idea?
hamnox
Jan 29, 2012, 2:07 PM
9
points
1
comment
1
min read
LW
link
Random thought: What is the optimal PD strategy under imperfect information?
RolfAndreassen
Jan 17, 2012, 1:06 AM
9
points
5
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[SEQ RERUN] Typicality and Asymmetrical Similarity
MinibearRex
Jan 11, 2012, 4:40 AM
9
points
1
comment
1
min read
LW
link
Startups as a Rationality Test Bed?
beoShaffer
Jan 22, 2012, 8:50 PM
9
points
21
comments
1
min read
LW
link
The utility of information should almost never be negative
Solvent
Jan 29, 2012, 5:43 AM
9
points
24
comments
2
min read
LW
link
Idea: Add books to an SRS without splitting them into facts
D_Malik
Jan 15, 2012, 8:05 AM
9
points
8
comments
2
min read
LW
link
[SEQ RERUN] Taboo Your Words
MinibearRex
Jan 23, 2012, 4:41 AM
9
points
0
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Roger Williams (Author of Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect) on Singularity
Dr_Manhattan
Jan 6, 2012, 5:09 AM
9
points
7
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[link] Anger as antidote to Confirmation Bias
Curiouskid
Jan 4, 2012, 1:20 AM
9
points
7
comments
1
min read
LW
link
New SI publications design
lukeprog
Jan 13, 2012, 3:16 AM
9
points
16
comments
1
min read
LW
link
PredictionBook: Feature Request and Bug Report
Jayson_Virissimo
Jan 20, 2012, 9:20 AM
9
points
14
comments
1
min read
LW
link
How to un-kill your mind—maybe.
APMason
Jan 19, 2012, 6:36 AM
8
points
55
comments
3
min read
LW
link
AI Box Role Plays
lessdazed
Jan 22, 2012, 7:11 PM
8
points
50
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[SEQ RERUN] How An Algorithm Feels From Inside
MinibearRex
Jan 18, 2012, 5:53 AM
8
points
3
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[META] Trackbacks
Curiouskid
Jan 3, 2012, 7:46 PM
8
points
0
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Baconmas: The holiday for the sciences
orthonormal
Jan 5, 2012, 6:51 PM
8
points
11
comments
2
min read
LW
link
[SEQ RERUN] Replace the Symbol with the Substance
MinibearRex
Jan 24, 2012, 4:54 AM
8
points
4
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[SEQ RERUN] Neural Categories
MinibearRex
Jan 17, 2012, 5:19 AM
7
points
0
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Meetup : Monthly San Francisco Bay Area meetup
Nisan
Jan 9, 2012, 3:56 AM
7
points
0
comments
1
min read
LW
link
An inducible group-”meditation” for use in rationality dojos
[deleted]
Jan 2, 2012, 10:32 AM
7
points
17
comments
6
min read
LW
link
Repost: Efficient Charity: Cheap Utilons via bone marrow registration
atorm
Jan 30, 2012, 5:42 PM
7
points
17
comments
2
min read
LW
link
[SEQ RERUN] The Parable of the Dagger
MinibearRex
Jan 5, 2012, 5:34 AM
7
points
6
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Meetup : Cambridge UK
rebellionkid
Jan 25, 2012, 11:47 PM
7
points
10
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Quantified Health Prize Deadline Extended
alyssavance
Jan 5, 2012, 9:28 AM
7
points
45
comments
1
min read
LW
link
East Coast Megameetup II: Request for Talks
atucker
Jan 5, 2012, 3:23 AM
7
points
9
comments
1
min read
LW
link
Charity when time isn’t convertible to money?
DataPacRat
Jan 29, 2012, 7:38 PM
7
points
17
comments
1
min read
LW
link
.
[deleted]
Jan 19, 2012, 4:11 PM
7
points
15
comments
1
min read
LW
link
[SEQ RERUN] Disputing Definitions
MinibearRex
Jan 19, 2012, 4:05 AM
7
points
4
comments
1
min read
LW
link
“Personal Identity and Uploading”, by Mark Walker
gwern
Jan 7, 2012, 7:55 PM
7
points
19
comments
16
min read
LW
link
[SEQ RERUN] The Cluster Structure of Thingspace
MinibearRex
Jan 12, 2012, 8:37 AM
7
points
0
comments
1
min read
LW
link
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