In the early days of computing, interaction with machines was technical and formal. We used precise syntax, specialized commands, and structured language. There was a clear separation between the human world of nuance and the computational world of logic. Today, that boundary has blurred dramatically. We speak to our devices in natural language. We ask …
In our exploration of intelligence amplification, we’ve examined the spectrum of human intelligence and the mechanics of technologies that extend our cognitive capabilities. Now we turn to perhaps the most profound question in this domain: What aspects of human experience transcend computational understanding? What is it about being human that cannot be coded? This question …
Before we delve into the more philosophical dimensions of intelligence amplification, let’s ground ourselves in how these technologies actually work. Understanding the mechanics helps us engage more thoughtfully with both the possibilities and the limitations of these tools. Intelligence amplifiers take many forms, from the familiar to the futuristic. At their core, they all extend …
CHAPTER 2: THE SPECTRUM OF INTELLIGENCE When we talk about intelligence, we often fall into the trap of thinking about it as a single quality that can be measured on a linear scale. We describe people as “smart” or computers as “intelligent” as if these terms capture the full complexity of what it means to …
INTRODUCTION: THE MIRROR AWAKENS The first time I truly felt seen by an artificial intelligence was not when it correctly answered my question or completed my task. It was when it misunderstood me completely, yet in doing so, revealed something about myself I had not articulated—even to myself. Like catching an unexpected glimpse of your …