asking for a little precision in the definitions of "intelligence", "self improvement", and "friendliness"

bambi, there is a good chance that Eliezer's excellent Knowability of FAI can give that to you.

You have been asking good questions, and it seems to me that if you put enough effort into it, you will become able to contribute positively to the singularity -- and the singularity sure could use more positive input from women. Do you have a blog or web site?