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Also, there is no way to no with certainty that you are in a simulation. This could be a test to see how much you respect other conscious beings and failure might result in deletion or anti-utility. So be good, even if you're not, and make an effort to change yourself or your utility function if you find yourself choosing actions that cause more negative than positive reward for other conscious being's utility functions.

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Well written piece.

I wonder, though about consciousness. Surely consciousness recognises consciousness - Psalm 42:7.

Thank you.

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