A number of systems have strong momentum out of the gate, but sprint towards a dead end.

2025-07-14 · Bits and Bobs 7/14/25

A number of systems have strong momentum out of the gate, but sprint towards a dead end.
- This is the source of the "logarithmic value / exponential cost" curve I've talked about in the past.
- Strength of momentum and height of ceiling are disjoint.
- MCP has strong momentum but a low ceiling.

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