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AnakinRagnarsson66 OP t1_j9mcmyr wrote

Reply to comment by Mr_Richman in Is ASI An Inevitability Or A Potential Impossibility? by AnakinRagnarsson66

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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