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various mathematical properties arising from the exercise of free will by the human animal
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Definition of stupidity #15

Closed bvssvni closed 6 years ago

bvssvni commented 6 years ago

Is the ability to inflict self-harm a good definition?

bvssvni commented 6 years ago

Closing because akrasia will be used instead https://github.com/advancedresearch/ethicophysics/issues/1#issuecomment-384714594

epurdyf commented 6 years ago

Sometimes self-harm is a tactical necessity to prevent existential risk. DFW's suicide is an obvious potential example, as are some of my own struggles.

bvssvni commented 6 years ago

You're right.