Ramez Naam: The Intelligence Explosion Is Fighting Diminishing Returns, Not Happening
natolambert · x · 2026-09-29
Futurist Ramez Naam published a skeptical deep-dive on Recursive Self-Improvement, arguing the intelligence explosion is hitting diminishing returns on many fronts with no signs of takeoff. AI researcher natolambert endorsed it as an excellent report while noting it could still prove wrong.
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