Listen "147 – Newcomblike Problems Are The Norm"
Episode Synopsis
How Newcomb’s problem applies to real-life. We discuss Newcomblike problems are the norm (LW crosspost).
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Our episode on Replacing Guilt
Our episode on Talking To Strangers part 1, and part 2
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Rationality: From AI to Zombies, The Podcast, and the other podcast
LessWrong posts Discussed in this Episode:
Adaptation-Executers, not Fitness-Maximizers
Evolutionary Psychology
Next Episode’s Sequence Posts:
Protein Reinforcement and DNA Consequentialism
Thou Art Godshatter
Also mentioned:
Replacing Guilt Audiobook!
Our episode on Replacing Guilt
Our episode on Talking To Strangers part 1, and part 2
Hey look, we have a discord! What could possibly go wrong?
Also merch!
Rationality: From AI to Zombies, The Podcast, and the other podcast
LessWrong posts Discussed in this Episode:
Adaptation-Executers, not Fitness-Maximizers
Evolutionary Psychology
Next Episode’s Sequence Posts:
Protein Reinforcement and DNA Consequentialism
Thou Art Godshatter
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