Eliezer Yudkowsky and Bill Hibbard. Here is Yudkowsky stating the theme of their discussion … 2001
Around 15 years ago, Bill Hibbard proposed hedonic utility functions for an ASI. However, since then he has, in other publications, stated that he has changed his mind—he should get credit for this. Hibbard 2001 should not be used as a citation for hedonic utility functions, unless one mentions in the same sentence that this is an outdated and disclaimed position.
I used Bill’s reaction to Yudkowsky’s proposal because it expressed a common reaction, which I and others share.
If Bill has gone on to make other proposals, that is fine, but I am making my own argument here, not simply putting my feet into his footprints. His line of attack, and mine, are completely different.
Around 15 years ago, Bill Hibbard proposed hedonic utility functions for an ASI. However, since then he has, in other publications, stated that he has changed his mind—he should get credit for this. Hibbard 2001 should not be used as a citation for hedonic utility functions, unless one mentions in the same sentence that this is an outdated and disclaimed position.
I used Bill’s reaction to Yudkowsky’s proposal because it expressed a common reaction, which I and others share.
If Bill has gone on to make other proposals, that is fine, but I am making my own argument here, not simply putting my feet into his footprints. His line of attack, and mine, are completely different.