I’ve also heard that the enhanced character in the film Limitless turns out well instead of the usual cliches where he either becomes evil, goes insane or winds up dumber than before. I haven’t seen that film yet, however.
I don’t think “Understand” meets the “would be a good thing” requirement. It would be fun to be that smart—if superintelligent people were even as capable of cooperating as ordinary people.
“Understand,” by Ted Chiang (circa 1990):
http://www.infinityplus.co.uk/stories/under.htm
I’ve also heard that the enhanced character in the film Limitless turns out well instead of the usual cliches where he either becomes evil, goes insane or winds up dumber than before. I haven’t seen that film yet, however.
Limitless is an excellent portrayal of transhuman benefits, and I’ve previously recommended it in the media thread.
I don’t think “Understand” meets the “would be a good thing” requirement. It would be fun to be that smart—if superintelligent people were even as capable of cooperating as ordinary people.