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post by Dr_Manhattan · 2011-07-28T17:57:51.872Z · LW · GW · Legacy · 7 commentshttp://www.businessinsider.com/ten-things-you-should-learn-from-lesswrongcom-2011-7
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comment by Psy-Kosh · 2011-07-30T18:04:18.166Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
Item 5 is wrong. Aumann agreement does not mean that the correct answer would necessarily be between the two initial positions, nor does it imply that the two ideal rationalists would move toward each others initial positions. Merely that two ideal rationalists, upon knowledge of each other's disagreement, would end up updating in such a way as to ultimately end up agreeing. (But again, the agreement might very well outside the space bounded by the two initial positions).
(At least that's my understanding of Aumann agreement)
Replies from: JGWeissman↑ comment by JGWeissman · 2011-08-01T19:53:55.170Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
Aumann agreement does not mean that the correct answer would necessarily be between the two initial positions, nor does it imply that the two ideal rationalists would move toward each others initial positions.
Indeed, here is an example of such a situation.
comment by Oscar_Cunningham · 2011-07-28T18:27:02.536Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
I think that the phrase "for what it's worth" in the title might be perceived as pejorative by newcomers from BusinessInside (although I'm sure this was unintentional). I suggest changing it.
Replies from: Dr_Manhattan↑ comment by Dr_Manhattan · 2011-07-28T18:53:25.869Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
Agreed, good thinking.
comment by gwern · 2011-07-28T19:26:34.394Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
This would be our Miller, I take it: http://lesswrong.com/user/James_Miller/
Replies from: James_Miller, None↑ comment by James_Miller · 2011-07-29T06:06:28.663Z · LW(p) · GW(p)
Yes, it's me.