Heaven-design debate: boredom complaints are failures of the lower rungs
jd_pressman · x · 2026-11-14
jdpressman argues in an AI circles debate about designing heavenly experiences that common oversights like neglecting boredom stem from failures of the lower rungs of needs. People chase high-status activities regardless of individual enjoyment, but we actually understand what makes things like family satisfying — the weak spot lies elsewhere. An AGI alignment and human-preference discussion piece.
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