David Manheim: we've passed the singularity's 'front wall' as AI outpaces adaptation
davidmanheim · x · 2026-09-08
In a singularity-definition thread, David Manheim argues we've passed the 'front wall' in two senses: collapse of our predictive horizon in coming years is now inevitable, and our societal ability to adopt will be exceeded—unless we slow, freeze, or roll back AI progress. He points to his Substack essay arguing that sufficient acceleration guarantees society cannot adapt, a fundamental limit.
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