Age of Subjectivity argues complexity depends on the observer, not just the system
drmichaellevin · x · 2026-07-22
- The linked essay, “Age of Subjectivity,” says traditional science has tried to define complexity in purely objective terms, but the author argues complexity depends on the observer.
- It frames the piece as a continuation of the ideas behind the preprint: what looks like intelligence or complexity may be inseparable from the perspective used to measure it.
- The thread positions the blog post as a conceptual companion to the paper rather than a separate product announcement or technical release.
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