[extropy-chat] Post-singularity subject rate of technological change

[Mike Lorrey]

--- Acy James Stapp <astapp at fizzfactorgames.com> wrote:

> I had a thought the other day that post-singularity, when our
> intellects are increasing at the rate of technology, won't the
> subjective rate of technological change become linear, even if the
> actual rate of change is exponential or superexponential?

Actually, as complexity increases exponentially, real performance
increases may follow a diminishing returns curve, particularly as
humanity drifts off into so many diverse directions that subjective
productivity is a serious boat anchor on further acceleration.

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Mike Lorrey
Vice-Chair, 2nd District, Libertarian Party of NH
"Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom.
It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves."
                                      -William Pitt (1759-1806) 
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