Calibrating Superintelligence, Dis-Integration, and the Last Necessity

Philosophics — Philosophical and Political Ramblings · May 31, 2026 · 21m

In this philosophical critique, Bry Willis examines Oliver Neutert’s proposal for governing superintelligence through a dynamic "interaction field" rather than fixed rules. While Willis acknowledges the practical utility of Neutert’s framework for corporate environments, he argues that it ultimately fails as a broader civilisational philosophy. The core of the disagreement lies in Neutert’s insistence on calibratability as an essential, non-negotiable necessity for safety and cooperation. Willis contends that this focus on a surviving loop merely reconstructs Enlightenment ideals under a…