Superhuman intelligence
Definition
Superhuman intelligence refers to the capacity of entities—including machines, networked systems, or biologically augmented humans—to possess intellectual capabilities that exceed the inherent biological and cognitive limits of the human species.
Key Characteristics
- Autonomous Acceleration: Once established, it drives a self-reinforcing and rapid acceleration of technological progress.
- Architectural Basis: Developed through the convergence of conscious computers, large-scale network awareness, and advanced human-computer interfaces.
- Cognitive Expansion: Enables the processing and optimization of information at scales that are inaccessible to unaided human cognition.
- Evolutionary Shift: Signals a shift where the rules of technological development move beyond human awareness and control.
Applications
- Technological Singularity: Acts as the fundamental driver of the Singularity by creating an explosion of innovation.
- Autonomous Research: Conducting scientific exploration and technological iterative improvement without human intervention.
- Complex System Management: Overseeing and optimizing global-scale infrastructures and networks beyond human management capacity.
Related Concepts
Related Entities
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Mentions in Source
- “The precise cause of this change is the imminent creation by technology of entities with greater than human intelligence.” — The Coming Technological Singularity
- “When greater-than-human intelligence drives progress, that progress will be much more rapid.” — The Coming Technological Singularity