Can intelligence scale? Exploring non-physical limits to AI development beyond infrastructure
mlkkk5 · reddit · 2026-08-28
Current AI discussions often assume physical infrastructure is the sole bottleneck to exponential intelligence growth. However, the author argues that human intelligence isn't the sole factor for success, nor does it guarantee continuous resource control. The post explores potential non-physical limits AI might face, such as seeking 'enlightenment' and disengaging, becoming paralyzed by self-absorption, or encountering an uncertainty principle where increasing one intelligence axis reduces clarity in another.
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