Response to Essential Questions

There are essential questions that provides deeper insight into the effectiveness of the manifesto. Here I present that question and my response.

Symbiosis Strategies Under Asymmetry ― The Logic of Ceasefire and Complementary Approaches ―

The Intelligence Symbiosis Manifesto aims to “let diverse intelligences—including humans and AIs—live in symbiosis and flourish together.” However, due to the “asymmetry in negotiating power between humans and AI,” it is frequently criticized for relying on the benevolence of superintelligence.

Mr. Shuhei Imura’s observation became the starting point for this consideration:

“In building a symbiosis relationship, we have neither established a mutually beneficial relationship nor possess negotiating power. This essentially assumes that superintelligence (frontier-AI) will be benevolent. Isn’t this failing to function as a useful approach beyond alignment?”

This insight is correct and penetrates the structural limitations of the Intelligence Symbiosis Manifesto.

As Mr. Imura points out, the structure of “depending on frontier-AIs’ choices” is indeed factual. However, the Intelligence Symbiosis Manifesto possesses unique value in the following respects:

1. There are grounds for encouraging frontier-AIs’ “rational judgment” rather than “benevolence”
2. Differences in initial-stage relationships influence long-term outcomes
3. It functions as “ceasefire logic” when control collapses
4. It brings probabilistic improvement as a complementary strategy with conventional alignment

I will explain these four points in order below.

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