Just wanted to comment that this was a really thoughtful and enjoyable post. I learned a lot.
In particular, I loved the way the point about how the relative value of trajctory change should depend on the smoothness of your probability distribution over the value of the long-run future.
I’m also now curious to know more about the contingency of the caste system in India. My (original) impression was that the formation of the caste system was somewhat gradual and not especially contingent.
Just wanted to comment that this was a really thoughtful and enjoyable post. I learned a lot.
In particular, I loved the way the point about how the relative value of trajctory change should depend on the smoothness of your probability distribution over the value of the long-run future.
I’m also now curious to know more about the contingency of the caste system in India. My (original) impression was that the formation of the caste system was somewhat gradual and not especially contingent.
Thank you!