computational-efficiency-limits

Physical and thermodynamic limits on computation, such as Landauer's principle and energy constraints, are explored in the context of superintelligent processing power.

1 chapter across 1 book

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (2014)Nick Bostrom

CHAPTER 6: COGNITIVE SUPERPOWERS

Chapter 6 of "Superintelligence" explores humanity's current ecological dominance and contrasts it with the potential capabilities of a superintelligence, particularly in cognitive domains such as technology design, economic productivity, and large-scale colonization. It discusses the theoretical limits and opportunities for superintelligent agents to manipulate vast resources, including interstellar colonization and computational efficiency, emphasizing the transformative power of cognitive superpowers relative to human capabilities.