Infinite midwit
2 days ago
- AI possesses infinite objective intelligence (e.g., facts, calculations) but lacks subjective intelligence (wisdom, taste, genuine understanding).
- Objective intelligence cannot be traded for subjective intelligence; they are distinct and non-fungible, unlike resources in Settlers of Catan.
- AI writing is technically perfect but emotionally hollow, missing the 'light' that makes prose alive, as consensus among writers shows.
- Humans high in objective intelligence but low in subjective intelligence (e.g., nerds, Scott Adams) fail at transmuting smarts into social success or other skills.
- Bottleneck blindness: solving one problem (e.g., cash, time) reveals another (e.g., ideas, motivation); more AI won't solve all bottlenecks.
- Scientific progress requires new paradigms, not just more papers or data; AI can't determine if an idea is boring or valuable.
- Human expertise doubles as an insurance policy; AI lacks accountability and cannot bear reputational risk.