Would finding out that we live in an infinite universe be the best possible news a utilitarian could receive?
It depends on the type of utilitarian, doesn’t it? Infinite universe means infinite utility, yes, but also infinite disutility.
Would finding out that we live in an infinite universe
I cannot imagine an experiment that would show that.
best possible news a utilitarian could receive?
“Best” in what sense?
If given a choice you would rather this be true than anything else.
No, because “we live in an infinite universe and you can have this chocolate bar” is trivially better. And “We live in an infinite universe and everyone not on earth is in hell” isn’t really good news.
Would finding out that we live in an infinite universe be the best possible news a utilitarian could receive?
It depends on the type of utilitarian, doesn’t it? Infinite universe means infinite utility, yes, but also infinite disutility.
I cannot imagine an experiment that would show that.
“Best” in what sense?
If given a choice you would rather this be true than anything else.
No, because “we live in an infinite universe and you can have this chocolate bar” is trivially better. And “We live in an infinite universe and everyone not on earth is in hell” isn’t really good news.