Inaugural Paper on RSI Economics Released
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-07-14
This share introduces the first paper from the Elasticity Institute, titled "The Economics of Recursive Self-Improvement." The authors utilized a simple, transparent model to discuss RSI (Recursive Self-Improvement), emphasizing that simplicity is crucial when dealing with highly complex and debated topics.
The paper is divided into two parts:
- Graphically representing the feedback loops in RSI arguments; each arrow denotes an "elasticity/responsiveness" to formalize different viewpoints.
- Aggregating existing evidence, conducting rough calibrations, and outlining a wishlist of evidence gaps to be addressed in the future.
The sharer expresses a desire to see more research in this area, as many key questions surrounding RSI remain unclear.
Related event: Elasticity Institute's First Paper: Formalizing Recursive Self-Improvement(5 posts)→
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