The two topics I’ve been thinking the most about lately: What makes some patterns of consciousness feel better than others? I.e. can we crisply reverse-engineer what makes certain areas of mind-space pleasant, and other areas unpleasant? If we make a smarter-than-human Artificial Intelligence, how do we make sure it has a positive impact? I.e., how do we … Continue reading How understanding valence could help make future AIs safer