Chart argues neural networks will take over most cognitive work by 2050-2070
MartinGTobias · x · 2026-11-04
MartinGTobias shared a "Share of Cognitive Work" chart showing humans and animals performing nearly all cognitive work since 1700, electronic computation carving out a share in the mid-20th century, and neural networks rapidly expanding after 2000 — projected to absorb most cognitive work by 2050-2070. He asks whether readers agree with the direction, even if the scale and timing are off.
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