Imagine you’ve been given $5,000 to make the world a better place. How are you going to spend it? This isn’t an easy decision – there are many charities out there that could benefit from your donation. However, some charities are truly excellent. These top charities can achieve many times … Read more
Why might someone who wants to improve the world focus their efforts on AI safety? And what reasons do we have to think AI could be particularly unsafe? The field of artificial intelligence has made rapid advancements in recent years—so much so that ‘AI’ has become a catchall buzzword for … Read more
The ITN framework is a tool used to compare cause areas based on three key factors: Importance (how much progress in the cause would improve the world), Tractability (how easy it is to make progress in that area), and Neglectedness (how few resources are already dedicated to it). This simple … Read more
“I got this job because I had a really weird amalgamation of experience—not because I had some linear path that very clearly ended up here.” How does someone find their way into the niche fields of AI safety and biosecurity? Jake Pencharz is currently a researcher at the UK’s AI … Read more
Every organization needs funding to operate, especially those aiming to make a large-scale impact. For nonprofits, this funding usually comes from individuals and organizations willing to donate. Fundraisers are tasked with reaching out to these potential donors, building relationships with them, and inspiring them to contribute to their organization. Through … Read more
“I remember thinking, ‘You declined a dream job. What’s happening? What are you doing?’ I realized there has to be a better fit for me, something that wouldn’t burn me out and wouldn’t have me doing things that won’t actually lead to a significant impact on the world. I wanted … Read more
“No one will ever complain that you write too well… I look back at stuff I wrote 20 years ago and cringe now. But if I didn’t write it, I would still be bad. You’re not learning unless you’re doing it.” How does someone break into the field of development … Read more
“Some people are quite skeptical about the transferability of skills you gain in medical school. But I think the fact that you’ve had to deal with situations of real significance for people’s lives and advocate for them means you’re building a unique skill of engaging with difficult issues and finding … Read more
“I usually give the advice to do other things first, because you can always come back. I think people are often more ready to complete a PhD after they’ve gone out and worked for a couple of years first… There’s certainly value in knowing who you are and what you … Read more
“There are some really interesting parts of operations work that I do. But I think people need to be very aware that no matter who you are, there’s gonna be a significant chunk of time doing things that aren’t interesting. Then you need to be able to grab onto the … Read more
