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tater tot @parakeetnebula Him, lying in a hospital bed after a catastrophic car accident leaving him paralyzed from the waist down: Thank you for loving me even when it's difficult Me, a rational agent: Not so fast, buster. Our contract clearly states I'm entitled to a tax-free upgrade should I stumble upon someone 10%/25%/125% better than you. And, let's face it, in your current state, practically anyone with a pulse and the ability to walk to the bathroom unassisted is scoring at least 10% higher than you. So, I'm exercising my right to upgrade. It's nothing personal, just trying to maintain my standard of living here. Best of luck with, you know, everything. [I sashay out of the hospital] : CUT TO: parking lot [ the air fills with the sound of tires screeching against asphalt as I peel out of the hospital, racing off to what promises to be a significantly less complicated romantic engagement, only to get t-boned by a Prius. I am sent back to the hospital with severe injuries, culminating in the loss of my lower limbs.] Eliezer Yudkowsky @ESYudkowsky. Feb 4 in a world of greater legibility, romantic partners would have the conversation about "I'd trade up if I found somebody 10%/25%/125% better than you" in advance, and make sure they have common knowledge of the numbers 1:54 AM - Feb 5, 2024 214.2K Views

Me, a rational agent: Not so fast, buster.


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RK (Kate) @rk_wiggs there was a Matt Bruenig comment where he once said something like "if you're married, the idea of looking for a better wife to replace your wife should seem as weird as looking for a better brother to replace your brother" & I think that's basically the ideal Cartoons Hate Her! @CartoonsHateHer Feb 7 Re: finding someone xyz% better than your spouse, I think once you're legally married you have to accept that you may meet someone 500% better than your partner and you are obligated to ignore that person and stay with your partner especially if you have kids. : 11:14 AM. Feb 7, 2024 284.9K Views
M @promisebender He found someone 25% better than you Esplin Daniel @growing_daniel. Feb 7 did he do a mass block or am I special B) Eliezer Yudkowsky @ESYudkowsky P(B) You're blocked You can't follow or see @ESYudkowsky's posts. Learn more 4:50 AM. Feb 7, 2024 577 Views ... : ...
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