AI founder warns of 'hedonic utilitarians' who feel morally required to lie
beffjezos · x · 2026-09-27
Extropic founder Guillaume Verdon (beffjezos) amplified a critique of Effective Altruism: given their beliefs about extinction risk, EA adherents are not just willing but morally required to lie if it serves their goals. He warned about the dangers of these 'hedonic utilitarians' who will say or do anything for collective pleasure — the latest round in the community's debate over ethics and alignment stances.
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