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LessWrong user seeks resources for neglected scientific problems

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A LessWrong user named Master Chief posted on August 3rd, 2026, seeking resources for identifying under-researched scientific problems, specifically looking beyond the scope of Effective Altruism (EA). The post, which includes a brief reading time and engagement metrics, is a personal blog entry on the LessWrong platform. AI

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LessWrong user seeks resources for neglected scientific problems

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Master Chief ·

    Resources for finding neglected scientific problems (beyond EA)?

    <p><span>Hi all, mechanical + electrical engineering undergraduate who enjoys research and hopes to pursue a career in it. While I’m not especially interested in the main EA cause areas (AI safety, biosecurity, cybersecurity, etc.), I’d still like my research to have as much impa…

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