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How it feels talking to a hedonistic utilitarian

A conversation between George and Caroline about how hedonistic utilitarianism affects taste choices. George is not satisfied with the idea of maximizing sweetness, as he values a variety of flavors, including bitter, spicy, and sour.

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PublishedOctober 17, 2026Caleb Biddulph
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This could be useful for understanding different approaches to evaluating pleasure and taste choices.

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