“Instrumental Goals Are A Different And Friendlier Kind Of Thing Than Terminal Goals” by johnswentworth, David Lorell
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Understanding the Distinction Between Terminal and Instrumental Goals
This chapter delves into the difference between terminal and instrumental goals, using cake baking as a metaphor for subordinate tasks with constraints. It highlights the significance of coordination and communication among chefs in a restaurant setting to achieve shared objectives, introducing the idea of corrigibility for optimal functioning within a collaborative environment.
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