Distributed Cognition exits stealth to build superintelligence as a distributed collective
kimmonismus · x · 2026-10-23
Distributed Cognition has exited stealth with backing from Verdict Capital, aiming to "replicate humanity's collective intelligence" by building communication layers and adapters that let specialized models work together. Its three stated beliefs: intelligence shouldn't require permission, superintelligence will be a distributed collective, and humans aren't meant to be a permanent underclass. Commenter kimmonismus compares it to human civilization — different minds building on each other's work.
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