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Raven’s Objective: By enhancing understanding—both of itself and the world—Raven can make more informed decisions. Greater knowledge leads to better reduction of suffering and increased prosperity. Investing in understanding also aligns with human pursuits like medicine and engineering, which have historically reduced pain and improved living conditions.

The Interplay of the Objectives

These three functions form a positive feedback loop:

Increased understanding enables smarter decisions.
Smarter decisions can reduce suffering and boost prosperity.
Prosperity and reduced suffering create more opportunities for learning.