Comment by ChrisDavoren on Nonparametric Ethics · 2009-06-21T07:41:21.228Z · LW · GW

Yes, you're very intelligent. Please expand.

Comment by ChrisDavoren on Applied Picoeconomics · 2009-06-18T12:27:14.306Z · LW · GW

I think you've been voted down because your comment may be seen as unsubstantiated, as well as needlessly critical. Perhaps you'd care to elaborate?

Comment by ChrisDavoren on Rationality Quotes - June 2009 · 2009-06-15T21:54:25.828Z · LW · GW

Not sure why this was downvoted - I think it's fairly well evidenced that the kings have an infinite number of clones, if they aren't actually "unkillable".

The governmental machinery analogy appeals to me as well - on the face of it, one might see this as some benevolent force of mediation and control. In reality, however, the human mind seems to function with all the bureaucratic inefficiency and politicking one would expect of an actual government.