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Cantaurs, canaries and J-Curve

2026

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This document explores the hidden economics of the AI era, explaining why AI's impact on productivity is not yet fully reflected in economic data and how to strategically leverage AI for growth.

* Explains the "productivity paradox" and why AI's capabilities aren't immediately visible in economic metrics.
* Details the "J-Curve effect" of AI, highlighting the accumulation of intangible assets and the importance of human augmentation over automation.
* Discusses the "Turing Trap" and proposes "Centaur Benchmarks" for evaluating AI's true economic value.

AI, productivity, J-Curve, augmentation, economics

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