The Bayesian Conspiracy

The Bayesian Conspiracy


147 – Newcomblike Problems Are The Norm

October 06, 2021

How Newcomb’s problem applies to real-life. We discuss Newcomblike problems are the norm (LW crosspost).
Also mentioned:
Replacing Guilt Audiobook!
Our episode on Replacing Guilt
Our episode on Talking To Strangers part 1, and part 2

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LessWrong posts Discussed in this Episode:

Adaptation-Executers, not Fitness-Maximizers
Evolutionary Psychology
Next Episode’s Sequence Posts:
Protein Reinforcement and DNA Consequentialism
Thou Art Godshatter