♻️ Perceived Intelligence Is The Lowest Common Denominator

We may not see a big jump in perceived model intelligence from here.

For most, GPT-5 won’t feel much smarter than o3.

That’s because the less intelligent person sets the pace. The smarter one adapts.

LLMs only exaggerate this by being overly agreeable and eager to please.

Ultimately, the intelligence you get is limited by the intelligence you bring.