Long vs short horizon problem solving are different skills — long-horizon isn't verifiable
burny_tech · x · 2026-10-01
A forwarded take argues that long- and short-horizon problem solving are two distinct skills for any agent, human or machine: short-horizon work is verifiable, long-horizon is not. Mathematicians, who grind on problems for months, train in both — a useful frame for thinking about AI agents' long-horizon capabilities.
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