Cheap AI Intelligence Highlights the Premium of Human Touch
suchenzang · x · 2026-07-20
Sharing a perspective regarding Ilya: if we overly treat "intelligence" as the sole measure of human value, we might overlook other qualities.
The author expands on this: as "cheap, ubiquitous slop intelligence" becomes the norm, it will ironically attach a higher premium to the "human touch" and genuine human presence. Whether this discussion is about AI, interpersonal relationships, or a deeper societal choice remains an open question worth asking.
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