(Think this is missing 1-3 additional roles. Discussion question, what is The Idealist?)
Let me take a shot at describing an Idealist.
I think the Idealist can be described as a deranged pragmatist, that bases most of his endeavor on hope (whether he reasons otherwise or not). he cares mostly about outcomes, but is also usually an altruist, so he wants collectively good outcomes. he is prone to not see the possible unintented consequences of his actions, and focuses on the hoped consequences of them.
I think the idealist can be further classified into 3.
One is close to the ideologue, which i also need to define.
The ideologue resides primarily in L-2 & L-3. They’re disconnected from reality, but not so disconnected from it to fit L-4. they will use L-1 when it fits, but it’s no requirement (it’s usually a restraint and getting free from it gives them more power).
The first type of idealist has decided the ideological strategy is optimal for him.
the second type of Idealist resides mostly in L-1, but is the type of person to suggest we should lie about AI to get more funding for MIRI.
The third type has gone of the rails and visits L-4 far too often. He’s so captivated by hope that he cannot see any negative consequences, He’s sure L-4 would bring the consequences he wishes in a straightforward manner, without much added trouble.
Let me take a shot at describing an Idealist.
I think the Idealist can be described as a deranged pragmatist, that bases most of his endeavor on hope (whether he reasons otherwise or not). he cares mostly about outcomes, but is also usually an altruist, so he wants collectively good outcomes. he is prone to not see the possible unintented consequences of his actions, and focuses on the hoped consequences of them.
I think the idealist can be further classified into 3.
One is close to the ideologue, which i also need to define.
The ideologue resides primarily in L-2 & L-3. They’re disconnected from reality, but not so disconnected from it to fit L-4. they will use L-1 when it fits, but it’s no requirement (it’s usually a restraint and getting free from it gives them more power).
The first type of idealist has decided the ideological strategy is optimal for him.
the second type of Idealist resides mostly in L-1, but is the type of person to suggest we should lie about AI to get more funding for MIRI.
The third type has gone of the rails and visits L-4 far too often. He’s so captivated by hope that he cannot see any negative consequences, He’s sure L-4 would bring the consequences he wishes in a straightforward manner, without much added trouble.
What do you think of this model?
P.S: I also posted a sketch i made of the above article