If you follow the gradients of optimization you get what people "want" not what they "want to want."

· Bits and Bobs 11/24/25
  • If you follow the gradients of optimization you get what people "want" not what they "want to want."
    • Don't drive something that matters off a cliff, or let them drive themselves off a cliff.
    • "I'm just giving them what the number say they want."
    • If your friend were drunk and said they wanted to go on a joyride, would you let them?