An AI safety researcher has proposed a curriculum for new entrants to the field, emphasizing underutilized but prescient works. The suggested readings include science fiction novellas by Stanislaw Lem, a detailed post on the inner workings and psychology of Large Language Models, and historical texts on the nature of power and societal constraints. The goal is to provide a foundational understanding of AI, its potential risks, and the broader sociotechnical context, moving beyond established AI safety literature. AI
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IMPACT Provides a curated list of foundational readings for aspiring AI safety researchers, emphasizing underutilized but prescient works.
RANK_REASON The cluster consists of an opinion piece proposing a curriculum for AI safety researchers, drawing on existing literature and suggesting new readings.
