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That's not what the prisoner’s dilemma is.
by bobbylarrybobby 8mo ago
That's not what the prisoner’s dilemma is.
- petcat 8mo agoYeah this is more like a Pascalian Gamble [1]. If you try nothing, then you are assured to die as God wanted. If you try something, then you might live, but then God hates you. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal%27s_wager https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pascal%27s_wager
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- Liquix 8mo agoIt is like Pascal's Wager but has nothing to do with "what God wanted" or "God hating you"... It's more "if it doesn't work the outcome is the same anyway" (eternal oblivion in Pascal's case, certain death in this case), therefore why not give it a shot in case it does work.
- gverrilla 8mo agoWarning to anyone reading this: Pascal was NOT a self-help writer.