FAQ: Why not develop weak human intelligence amplification first?

A new analysis on LessWrong argues against prioritizing "weak" human intelligence amplification—methods that provide only small boosts to cognitive ability—over more powerful interventions. The author suggests that the benefits of intelligence increase exponentially rather than linearly, meaning strong amplification offers far greater value to humanity. Furthermore, the piece claims that any method capable of genuinely increasing general intelligence is likely just an early version of a strong method, making the pursuit of specifically weak gains a strategic mistake.

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