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Comment by queelius on Immortality or death by AGI · 2023-09-22T09:44:02.024Z · LW · GW

I'm reminded of Thomas Metzinger's book "Being No One," which argues that the self is essentially an illusion.

With this in mind, perhaps another option is: "I am no one, and thus was never born and will never die."

 

Comment by queelius on queelius's Shortform · 2023-09-22T09:26:25.256Z · LW · GW

Newcomb-like Problems in Algorithmic Trading: A New Angle?

I've been pondering the applicability of Newcomb-like problems in real-world systems, specifically algorithmic trading. Could these decision theory problems offer insights into the financial markets?

I'm particularly intrigued by the role of randomization in trading algorithms. Could this be seen as a strategy to 'defeat' a Newcomb-like predictor, making algorithms more robust against exploitation?

I'm new here and would value your insights. Is this a perspective worth diving deeper into?