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The deep argument against AGI optimism

A 12,000-word essay on why "AGI by 2027" is not as obvious as the tech press claims.

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Eleanor Vance
· 22 April 2026 · 1-minute read · ◆ Members only
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Writer based in the Pacific Northwest. Long-form essays on technology, culture, and the slow work of paying attention. Previously at three publications you have heard of.

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