Intelligence augmentation is so powerful that everyone will be compelled to use it.

2026-03-02 · Bits and Bobs 3/2/26

Intelligence augmentation is so powerful that everyone will be compelled to use it.
- Even if you don't want to.
- If you don't, you'll get outcompeted by people who do.
- Luckily it's not performance enhancing drugs.
- But it does still have the red queen dynamic.

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