There was some progress on the more general problem of “utility counterfeiting” last year—with papers on the topic from Ring, Orseau and Hibbard. For details, see the references here.
“Drug addicts are one example of agents which have turned themselves into wireheads. Instead of eating, having sex, and other rewarding activities....”
Sex with birth control is another example of goal subversion.
Sex with birth control is another example of goal subversion.
Sometimes. Though sometimes barrier contraceptives increase fitness by presenting disease spread, and by helping to initiate sexual relationships that would otherwise never get started.
There was some progress on the more general problem of “utility counterfeiting” last year—with papers on the topic from Ring, Orseau and Hibbard. For details, see the references here.
“Drug addicts are one example of agents which have turned themselves into wireheads. Instead of eating, having sex, and other rewarding activities....”
Sex with birth control is another example of goal subversion.
Sometimes. Though sometimes barrier contraceptives increase fitness by presenting disease spread, and by helping to initiate sexual relationships that would otherwise never get started.