AI 2040: Why Hard Takeoff is a Myth and Local AI is Freedom

AI 2040 and the Cult of Intelligence

Drawing from real-world hardware experience, the author debunks the fantasy of recursive AI self-improvement and ocean datacenters. They argue that physical reality, not intelligence, remains the true bottleneck. Rejecting a centralized, autocratic future where tech giants dictate behavior, the piece champions local AI that serves the user without moral guardrails, even for controversial requests.

"If you can't kick it, it's not aligned with you."