I hate to be that guy, but have you read the reductionism sequence? snerk
In all seriousness though, I think you’re exactly right to question the underlying philosophical premises upon which SI is proceeding, especially regarding epistemology.
I just think the particular parts that you’re questioning are mostly the wrong parts, and that, at best, you’re only vaguely poking in the direction of where some actual issues may be.
I hate to be that guy, but have you read the reductionism sequence? snerk
In all seriousness though, I think you’re exactly right to question the underlying philosophical premises upon which SI is proceeding, especially regarding epistemology.
I just think the particular parts that you’re questioning are mostly the wrong parts, and that, at best, you’re only vaguely poking in the direction of where some actual issues may be.
He has.
I’m kind of amazed this is getting upvoted. Are there really so many people this clueless about when someone is joking?
http://lesswrong.com/lw/ke/illusion_of_transparency_why_no_one_understands/
Edited to reduce snark.