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From what we currently know about the neuroscience of pleasure, it would be entirely possible for redesigned minds to strongly enjoy drudgery and repetitive work. Furthermore, "improving the eighth decimal of some economic output measure" could require a sophisticated skillset of complex and challenging intellectual activities, all of which could be intrinsically rewarding for adequately adapted minds.

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Tim Tyler's avatar

The same way computer viruses are not a problem - because we can back our computers up and reprogram them - in anticipation of being attacked?

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