Big-World Intuitions: Why you should mind your own business in a big world
LessWrong 精选 · rss · 2026-08-22
This article introduces the concept of "Big-World Intuitions," describing non-consequentialist strategies for individuals in environments that are massive relative to them or far from an endgame. Using examples like startup growth, early trading, and species survival, the author argues that when your actions cannot significantly alter the background environment, the optimal strategy is to focus on self-growth and follow generally beneficial principles (honesty, hard work) rather than complex adversarial calculations. While robust under uncertainty, these intuitions may fail for those with superpower or in endgame scenarios.
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