Suggestion: A question that distinguishes between average and total utilitarianism (i dont remember seeing this previously). This is a little arcane for people who aren’t interested in consequentialism & utilitarianism, and that’s fine. But within utilitarianism, i’d be interested to know more about this split. It has a bearing on whole brain emulation.
(Just in case i’m using the wrong terminology, let me clarify: I’m referring to whether or not you differentiate between a universe with 10 billion humans at X quality of life or a universe with 20 billion humans at the same X quality of life. I think most people prefer the 20 billion, but some people might lean towards the 10 billion as a matter of degree or in less theoretical contexts.)
Suggestion: A question that distinguishes between average and total utilitarianism (i dont remember seeing this previously). This is a little arcane for people who aren’t interested in consequentialism & utilitarianism, and that’s fine. But within utilitarianism, i’d be interested to know more about this split. It has a bearing on whole brain emulation.
(Just in case i’m using the wrong terminology, let me clarify: I’m referring to whether or not you differentiate between a universe with 10 billion humans at X quality of life or a universe with 20 billion humans at the same X quality of life. I think most people prefer the 20 billion, but some people might lean towards the 10 billion as a matter of degree or in less theoretical contexts.)