"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis AMA Part 1: Is Claude Code AGI? Are we in a bubble? Plus Live Player Analysis
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Jan 9, 2026 In a heartfelt update, Nathan shares insights about his son Ernie's cancer treatment and how AI models are aiding medical decisions. He probes whether Claude Opus 4.5 signals AGI in coding, sharing fun holiday app projects. Discussion shifts to AI's potential bubble status, emphasizing both its transformative capabilities and the risks of overvaluation. Live player analysis reveals insights on the strengths and weaknesses of major players like Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic, while also critiquing Chinese AI models and the geopolitical landscape surrounding chip exports.
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Ernie's Treatment And MRD Results
- Nathan Labenz reports his son Ernie responded extremely well to treatment and is cautiously optimistic for a cure.
- Minimal residual disease testing showed fewer than one cancerous cell per million in an early blood test.
Use Best Models And Full Context
- Use the latest top-tier models like Claude Opus, Gemini 3, or GPT 5.2 Pro for high-stakes medical queries.
- Provide maximal context and update labs frequently to preserve model performance.
Get Multiple AI Opinions
- Always get multiple AI opinions by comparing outputs from several top models.
- Cross-check Gemini 3, Claude Opus, and GPT 5.2 Pro to balance biases and verbosity.