Scott Alexander
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- founded Astral Codex Ten 90%
- authored AI 2027 90%
- authored AI 2040 Plan A 90%
- authored Astral Codex Ten 70%
- affiliated with Astral Codex Ten 70%
- invested in Coefficient Giving 70%
- affiliated with Alex Bores 70%
- affiliated with Less Wrong 60%
- other Cassie Pritchard 60%
- affiliated with Mats 60%
- founded by Manifund 60%
- founded by Less Wrong 50%
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AI superforecasting poised to transform FDA regulatory processes
AI superforecasting tools could revolutionize regulatory bodies like the FDA by providing objective predictions on project success and market viability. Currently, the FDA relies on subjective human judgment, leading to…
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Author finds 'Moloch' in hidden labor of TV production
The author reflects on Scott Alexander's concept of "Moloch" from "Meditations on Moloch," which describes the destructive, self-defeating coordination failures that can arise in complex systems. While Alexander used La…
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AI Safety Initiatives Launch: Funding, Math Research, and Employee Advocacy
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten open thread highlights several new initiatives and calls to action within the AI safety community. Coefficient Giving is launching Project Tailwind to fund ambitious AI safety startups…
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Scott Alexander's ACX Open Thread 450 features AI safety jobs and biotech roles
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten open thread for week 450 includes several announcements and job postings. Apollo Research is hiring for various roles focused on AI safety and security, working with companies like Ope…
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Scott Alexander reviews 'The Tale of Genji,' questioning its modern relatability
Scott Alexander's review of "The Tale of Genji" explores the novel's historical context and its protagonist's character. Alexander argues that the 1000-year-old Japanese classic, written by Murasaki Shikibu, presents ch…
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Scott Alexander coordinates 79 global EA meetups for students
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten is coordinating 79 effective altruism (EA) meetups across 15 countries for students. These events aim to connect students interested in EA, regardless of their prior involvement or sel…
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Neuroscientist details brain cancer surgery and reduced negative emotions
Daniel Böttger, a neuroscientist, details his experience with brain cancer and subsequent surgery. The surgery removed a large astrocytoma, along with parts of his amygdala, hippocampus, and temporal cortex, leading to …
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Interest wanes in impact markets despite proponent presence
Impact markets, a mechanism for funding projects using market-like equity and retroactive funding, have seen a decline in interest. Paul Christiano, a key proponent, and others noted for their support, were present at a…
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AI Safety Nonprofit Longview Philanthropy Seeks Director of Operations and COO
Longview Philanthropy, a nonprofit focused on AI safety and nuclear weapons policy, is seeking to fill two key leadership roles: Director of Operations and COO. The organization aims to significantly scale its team from…
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Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten Explores AI Safety and Consciousness
Scott Alexander's "Hidden Open Thread 448.5" on Astral Codex Ten delves into various topics, including discussions on AI safety, the nature of consciousness, and societal trends. The post serves as a platform for Alexan…
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Scott Alexander launches annual Astral Codex Ten reader survey
Scott Alexander of Astral Codex Ten is conducting his annual reader survey, which aims to understand his audience and explore various hypotheses, including past investigations into birth order, mathematical interests, a…
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Fallacy of 'worst argument in the world' revisited
Scott Alexander's 2012 essay on the "worst argument in the world" is revisited, focusing on the fallacy of criticizing a marginal member of a category by associating it with the central, negative characteristics of that…
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Scott Alexander clarifies stance on online debate participation
Scott Alexander's Substack post delves into the nuances of engaging with online debates, particularly concerning religion. He addresses criticisms of hypocrisy regarding his dismissal of certain arguments while simultan…
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Pritchard disputes income's impact on happiness, citing small effect sizes
Cassie Pritchard has responded to Scott Alexander's argument regarding the correlation between income and happiness, asserting that the effect of income on happiness is small. Pritchard contends that even a fourfold inc…
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Scott Alexander's ACX Open Thread 448 features OpenAI Foundation jobs and AI fellowship
Scott Alexander's Astral Codex Ten is hosting an open thread for community discussion and announcements. Key updates include a call for organizers for Effective Altruism college meetups, the release of a voting guide fo…
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Scott Alexander organizes college effective altruism meetups to recruit talent
Scott Alexander of Astral Codex Ten is organizing college meetups focused on effective altruism, aiming to recruit motivated individuals as the field of AGI approaches. The initiative, sponsored by Nest, seeks volunteer…
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Manifund expands AI safety regranting with self-funding and logistics support
Manifund is offering a regranting program where donors can delegate budgets to individuals with expertise in AI safety. This year, they are also allowing self-funded regrantors to manage their own donations through the …
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Scott Alexander's newsletter promotes AI Security Bootcamp and new book on existential risk
Scott Alexander's "Open Thread 447" newsletter featured two distinct announcements. The first promoted an AI Security Bootcamp, an intensive in-person program in San Francisco from October 4-10, offering free tuition an…
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Scott Alexander explores San Francisco's dual message of curiosity and 'STONKS'
Scott Alexander's latest piece explores the unique cultural messages conveyed by different cities, contrasting New York's focus on wealth with Berkeley's emphasis on living well and Boston's pursuit of knowledge. San Fr…
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Less Wrong proposes AI safety funding modeled on startup equity markets
Less Wrong has proposed a new system for funding AI safety organizations, modeled after startup venture capital. This "impact market" would treat donations as investments in "impact equity," allowing early donors to ben…