nazgulnarsil, I think you’re confused about what a utility function is. “Maximizing paperclips” or “maximizing staples” are not utility functions, although they may describe the actions carried out by an expected utility maximizer. Try reading the wikipedia article on expected utility.
nazgulnarsil, I think you’re confused about what a utility function is. “Maximizing paperclips” or “maximizing staples” are not utility functions, although they may describe the actions carried out by an expected utility maximizer. Try reading the wikipedia article on expected utility.