I agree that the reduction of s-risks is underprioritized, but it’s unclear whether the aim of reducing s-risks would render research into the nature of sentience a high priority; and there are even reasons to think that it could be harmful.
I’ve tried to outline what I see as some relevant considerations here.
I agree that the reduction of s-risks is underprioritized, but it’s unclear whether the aim of reducing s-risks would render research into the nature of sentience a high priority; and there are even reasons to think that it could be harmful.
I’ve tried to outline what I see as some relevant considerations here.