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Mr_Richman t1_j9mbd35 wrote

It's an inevitability if I have anything to say about it.

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AnakinRagnarsson66 OP t1_j9mbhwe wrote

Go on.

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Mr_Richman t1_j9mc5ob wrote

I'm studying Cognitive Science at MIT specifically so that I can make ASI a reality. If all goes well, I'll have the next 70+ years (depending on how quickly life extention tech develops) to dedicate to the endeavor. Given current predictions, I am hopeful that I can make a significant impact.

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AnakinRagnarsson66 OP t1_j9mcmyr wrote

If what you say is true, then you have my admiration and respect. The work you plan to do is the most important work in the history of our planet. You will save infinite lives, there is no better work. Are you undergrad or grad and are you studying computer science as well?

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Mr_Richman t1_j9mcxzc wrote

Undergrad. I studied a bunch of CS in high school and am continuing as part of the CogSci degree. Officially, the program is a combination of their CS and Neuroscience program.

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AnakinRagnarsson66 OP t1_j9mdvt4 wrote

How is it?

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Mr_Richman t1_j9mez8l wrote

There's a reason why MIT is known for high suicide rates, but luckily I have a goal that keeps me motivated to push through all of the work. I haven't gotten into any of the super in-depth concepts yet, but just being here and going through the basics that I know will build to something far greater gives me an indescribable sense of hope and dedication that has really made me feel fulfilled. I'm also looking into participating in an Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP) at the Center for Brains Minds and Machines to get some practical experience with doing research in the field.

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AnakinRagnarsson66 OP t1_j9mfivh wrote

Wow is the workload really that bad there?

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Mr_Richman t1_j9mg53o wrote

Coming out of a public American high school, it's a big increase. It's not as if I don't have time for fun or anything, after all, here I am having a conversation with someone on Reddit, but it's certainly not for those who can't manage their time well.

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Baturinsky t1_j9nqwkh wrote

Have you solved the Alignment problem?

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AnakinRagnarsson66 OP t1_j9p12q6 wrote

I would think so, given the fact that he’a a first year at MIT. Bare minimum

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