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Author adapts 'Worth the Candle' epilogue to explore utopian imperfections

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This post discusses the concept of utopia, particularly as depicted in Alexander Wales's novel "Worth the Candle." The author adapts the novel's epilogue to make it accessible without reading the full 1.5 million-word story. The adaptation highlights the inherent imperfections of a utopian society, suggesting that even with unlimited power, some individuals might prefer the pre-utopia world. AI

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Author adapts 'Worth the Candle' epilogue to explore utopian imperfections

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Caleb Biddulph ·

    My favorite depiction of utopia

    <p><span>For those who are trying to bring about a glorious transhuman utopia with the help of hopefully-aligned ASI, I think it's worth thinking explicitly about what utopia might actually look like and where it's likely to fall short.</span></p><p><span>To that end, some have h…

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