Also recall that we’re in a tiny tiny corner of Reality (whatever Tegmark level it is, it’s probably much larger than what we can see), and it’s pretty unclear how to update EU(Reality | human history).
Do you believe in a quantum multiverse, or a spatially infinite universe (beyond the observable universe)? You can get a similar conclusion with either of these (which are Tegmark Levels 3 and 1, respectively).
More plausible, somewhat comforted that some branches could survive. However, my brain works by caring about what I can effect and observe. For instance, this kind of argument is not going to make me less worried about S-risks (or just personally being tortured) or like, even my friends and family dying.
Hey Cole! I also went through a period of feeling pretty worried about s-risks, and have recently come out the other side. If you’d like someone to talk to, or even any advice re: any materials you might find helpful for coming to accept/loosen the grip of fear and anxiety, my inbox is open (I’m a clinical psych PhD student and have lots of resources for existential/humanist therapy, compassion-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, etc.). I’ve probably read a lot of what you’re worried about, so you don’t need to worry about having any hazardous effect on me :)
Also, I’d love to learn more from you about your research! I like your posts.
Try applying:
Is the potential astronomical waste in our universe too small to care about?
Shut Up and Divide?
Also recall that we’re in a tiny tiny corner of Reality (whatever Tegmark level it is, it’s probably much larger than what we can see), and it’s pretty unclear how to update EU(Reality | human history).
I don’t believe in large mathematical multiverses.
Do you believe in a quantum multiverse, or a spatially infinite universe (beyond the observable universe)? You can get a similar conclusion with either of these (which are Tegmark Levels 3 and 1, respectively).
More plausible, somewhat comforted that some branches could survive. However, my brain works by caring about what I can effect and observe. For instance, this kind of argument is not going to make me less worried about S-risks (or just personally being tortured) or like, even my friends and family dying.
Hey Cole! I also went through a period of feeling pretty worried about s-risks, and have recently come out the other side. If you’d like someone to talk to, or even any advice re: any materials you might find helpful for coming to accept/loosen the grip of fear and anxiety, my inbox is open (I’m a clinical psych PhD student and have lots of resources for existential/humanist therapy, compassion-focused therapy, CBT, DBT, etc.). I’ve probably read a lot of what you’re worried about, so you don’t need to worry about having any hazardous effect on me :)
Also, I’d love to learn more from you about your research! I like your posts.