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Essays on religious concepts

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Apr 1, 2018SSC

The Hour I First Believed

Scott Alexander speculates on how concepts from decision theory and AI could lead to the emergence of a God-like entity across the multiverse, which judges and potentially rewards human behavior.

18 min read 2,790 words

acausal trade AI safety decision theory

Mar 15, 2014SSC

Can It Be Wrong To Crystallize Patterns?

Scott Alexander examines the process of 'crystallizing patterns' in thinking, discussing its benefits and potential pitfalls across various domains.

15 min read 2,211 words

C.S. Lewis cognitive biases debate