For a broad enough definition of RSI, the first time we used software to improve hardware to improve software... that's RSI. I prefer the definition of RSI being _autonomous_ improvement that works with zero human input, but whatever. Not important.
> I don't think anyone is arguing we should let people starve to slow AI progress, instead just some capitalists make less money soon.
Anthropic/OpenAI have literally delayed their IPOs: your wish is granted. If that's not what you're arguing, then please be more specific.
> "Build it and Pray" is the default strategy that we're in
What would need to happen for you to say we aren't doing "Build it and Pray"? Is "pacing" insufficient?