The AI tools we develop for self-improvement will need to be self aware enough to know what is holding them back from further improvement. In the same way that

The AI tools we develop for self-improvement will need to be self aware enough to know what is holding them back from further improvement. In the same way that Einstein said "You can't solve problems with the same kind of thinking that created them", hopefully these tools will have a way to get to the next level, or at least be able to identify what is required to further improve. The assumption in the article that humans haven't been on a "runaway" improvement process could be stronger. Human history is relatively short, but process improvement has been strong. Oral history led to written history, led to more instant communication, and in most fundamental disciplines there have been systematic process improvements. Humans are messy, but vastly improved over evolution for adapting to varied environments. I mean, if we've really reached a point where the tools are this self-aware enough to improve, we will probably struggle to get enough power and silicon to run more, faster. I get that this is fantasy stuff, but seems reasonable on a longer timeline (say 150-200 years), no?