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    “Stratified Utopia” by Cleo Nardo

    Summary: "Stratified utopia" is a possible outcome where mundane values get proximal resources (near Earth in space and time) and exotic values get distal resources (distant galaxies and far futures). I discuss whether this outcome is likely or desirable. 1. Introduction 1.1. Happy Coincidence I hold mundane values, such as partying on the weekend, the admiration of my peers, not making a fool of myself, finishing this essay, raising children, etc. I also have more exotic values, such as maximizing total wellbeing, achieving The Good, and bathing in the beatific vision. These values aren't fully-compatible, i.e. I won't be partying on the weekend in any outcome which maximizes total wellbeing[1]. But I think these values are nearly-compatible. My mundane values can get 99% of what they want (near Earth in space and time) and my exotic values can get get 99% of what they want (distant galaxies and far [...] --- Outline: (00:26) 1. Introduction (00:30) 1.1. Happy Coincidence (01:48) 1.2. Values and Resources (01:53) 1.2.1. Mundane vs Exotic Values (02:54) 1.2.2. Proximal vs Distal Resources (03:36) 2. Stratified Utopia: A sketch (03:41) 2.1. Spatial Stratification (04:26) 2.2. What Each Stratum Looks Like (07:26) 3. Is Stratified Utopia Likely? (07:31) 3.0. Four Premises (08:38) 3.1. Efficient Allocation (11:47) 3.2. Value Composition (14:17) 3.2. Resource Compatibility (19:40) 3.3. Persistence (20:55) 4. Is Stratified Utopia Desirable? (24:29) Appendices (24:32) Appendix A: Spatial vs Temporal Stratification (26:41) Appendix B: Stratified Dystopia (27:14) Appendix C: Firewalls (28:33) Appendix D: Death and Uplifting The original text contained 22 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: October 21st, 2025 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/5XjrEr8c8z6tTHDF2/stratified-utopia-2 --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. --- Images from the article: Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

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