The Competence Trap: Why Being Good at Many Things Makes Self-Assessment Nearly Impossible

We all know the type who announces their skills on social media. "Crisis management is one of my deepest competencies," they tweet, while actively demonstrating the opposite. The irony is obvious to everyone but them. But recognizing others' inflated self-assessments is easy. The harder question is: how do we avoid the same trap ourselves? The … Continue reading The Competence Trap: Why Being Good at Many Things Makes Self-Assessment Nearly Impossible

What’s Really Happening with “AI Superintelligence” Claims

You've probably seen headlines about AI companies claiming they're building "superintelligence" or that we need to worry about controlling AI before it gets too smart. Let me explain what's actually going on. The Magic Trick Imagine someone shows you an incredible calculator. This calculator can solve math problems faster than any human alive. It can … Continue reading What’s Really Happening with “AI Superintelligence” Claims