“friendly” in the sense that they are “good genies” whose utility function matches human morality, i.e. they don’t save the life of a patient that wants to die, don’t value “vegetables” as much, etc.
Does this include putting less value on patients who would only live a short while longer (say, a year) with a transplant than without? AIUI this is typical of transplant patients.
Probably yes, which would mean that in many cases the sacrifice wouldn’t be made (though—least convenient possible world again—there are cases where it would).
Does this include putting less value on patients who would only live a short while longer (say, a year) with a transplant than without? AIUI this is typical of transplant patients.
Probably yes, which would mean that in many cases the sacrifice wouldn’t be made (though—least convenient possible world again—there are cases where it would).