On the other hand, it is really hard for me to visualize the proposition that there is no kind of mind substantially stronger than a human one.
There are many different dimensions of “strength” that we could use to distinguish minds. Given how important the concept of “intelligence” is to you I’d think it would be profitable for you to break this concept into components and phrase your discussions more in terms of those components.
On the other hand, it is really hard for me to visualize the proposition that there is no kind of mind substantially stronger than a human one.
There are many different dimensions of “strength” that we could use to distinguish minds. Given how important the concept of “intelligence” is to you I’d think it would be profitable for you to break this concept into components and phrase your discussions more in terms of those components.