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The conjecture of a Utility Monster implies also a continuum of Utility Monstrosity. I propose to create a rank-order method of organizing utility functions according to order of magnitude: utility functions that are more than two orders of magnitude higher than the average will be considered "gold"; those that are one to two orders higher will be "silver"; those that are within one order of magnitude from the norm will be "bronze" or "iron." Thus we will achieve the most egalitarian system.

Obviously, since the satisfaction of "gold" souls is exponentially more important than the satisfaction of lower souls, we must prioritize the highest level of thought and consideration toward their satisfaction. This will be the task of "philosophy" in my proposed egalitarian utilitarian utopia.

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