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In defense of anthropically updating EDT — LessWrong

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Suppose you’re reflecting on your views on two thorny topics: decision theory and anthropics. …

x In defense of anthropically updating EDT — LessWrong Anthropics Decision theory Rationality World Modeling Frontpage 20 In defense of anthropically updating EDT by Anthony DiGiovanni 5th Mar 2024 16 min read 18 20 Suppose you’re reflecting on your views on two thorny topics: decision theory and anthropics. Considering decision problems that don’t involve anthropics (i.e., don’t involve inferences about the world from indexical information), you might find yourself very sympathetic to evidential decision theory (EDT). [1] And, considering anthropics problems that don’t involve decisions, you

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