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A hypothetical about a finger-collecting demon throws Eneasz for a major loop.
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Thanks for sharing this, it was very interesting and touching to hear.
One thing I find interesting about the ten finger thought experiment is how much easier it would be if you could take those ten fingers from someone else
But I don’t know, maybe it is just me, but I also have some hangups making a sacrifice that I will have to experience, while for the rewards you have to trust in the existence of other minds, that the world is not just an illusion. Especially if you’re meeting some weirdo demon, seems fake.
Wishing you good luck with becoming more optimistic again.