Alignment Meme: Maximize Utility Sails Straight Into Maximize Flourishing
akbirthko · x · 2026-10-24
A hydra meme making the rounds in AI alignment circles: a tiny boat labeled "maximize utility" sailing straight into a multi-headed monster labeled "maximize flourishing," captioned "ayy lmao"—poking fun at the tension between utility-maximization and flourishing framings.
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