2). Doing a calc of the instrumental value of saving an individual from a group is not actually morally useful: you want to do it for an individual when its relevant if you’re thining about instrumental value? (instrumental value can totally be a vanity thing—when would you have to save an EA’s life anyway?)
I think that how we represent these arguments in writing is important to our brand as a movement, that’s the thrust of my comment. It’s obvious that you don’t endorse it—but you are giving it platform. You’re also saying its held by n>3 people. I think there’s a cost to this and I can’t see the benefit. put me right and I’ll delete this thread. :)
2). Doing a calc of the instrumental value of saving an individual from a group is not actually morally useful: you want to do it for an individual when its relevant if you’re thining about instrumental value? (instrumental value can totally be a vanity thing—when would you have to save an EA’s life anyway?)
I think that how we represent these arguments in writing is important to our brand as a movement, that’s the thrust of my comment. It’s obvious that you don’t endorse it—but you are giving it platform. You’re also saying its held by n>3 people. I think there’s a cost to this and I can’t see the benefit. put me right and I’ll delete this thread. :)