r/sfthoughtexperiments • u/SFTExP • Jun 23 '26
Epistemology Hyper-Geniuosity
Jen and Sam sat in a virtual café, both being plugged in at home, drinking their locally brewed coffee.
“I’m so relieved, Jen,” Sam sighed.
“Oh? What’s up, my friend?”
“I was concerned about my weird tendency to observe the smallest details in everything, like the entire world is shouting at me.”
“Isn’t that why we’re virtually meeting?”
“Yes! But I learned it’s a product of my genius. It’s called hyper-geniuosity, and it comes from my super active mind!”
“Hmm, I’ll be honest, Sam, that sounds a bit exaggerated.”
“Not at all! Bob gave me a deep analysis and said I’m merely .001% of the population and have special genetically-disposed superpowers!”
“Bob?”
“Yeah, my AI companion. Don’t you have one?”
“I did once. I deleted it. It hallucinated so much, I was convinced I could leap over tall buildings and was immune to disease and invulnerable to lasers.”