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LessWrong author questions fundamental nature of probabilities

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A new series of posts on LessWrong explores the fundamental nature of probabilities, questioning whether they are the most appropriate concept for understanding uncertainty. The author aims to develop a unified framework for Bayesian priors, ethics, and other complex questions, building on the work of various researchers. This initial post critiques existing definitions of probability, including frequentist and subjective Bayesian views, and suggests they are insufficient for real-world predictions and subjective beliefs. AI

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · David Matolcsi ·

    Probabilities are not the right concept

    <h1><span>Introduction</span></h1><p><span>This sequence is an attempt to sketch a unified framework for several interconnected questions: Where do Bayesian priors come from? What even are probabilities? How should we deal with infinite ethics? What's going on with anthropics? I …

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