Perhaps a related phenomenon is that “adding maximal value on the margin” can look a lot like “defecting from longterm alliances & relationships” when viewed from a different framing?
Most clearly when ongoing support to longterm allies is no longer as leveraged as marginal support towards a new effort.
Perhaps a related phenomenon is that “adding maximal value on the margin” can look a lot like “defecting from longterm alliances & relationships” when viewed from a different framing?
Most clearly when ongoing support to longterm allies is no longer as leveraged as marginal support towards a new effort.
It’s definitely an interesting phenomenon & worth thinking about seriously.
Any procedures for optimizing for expected impact could go wrong if the value of long-term alliances and relationships isn’t accounted for.