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Forethought is hiring!
You can see our research here.
You can read about what it’s like to work with us here.
We’re currently hiring researchers, and I’d love LW readers to apply.
If you like writing and reading LessWrong, I think you might also enjoy working at Forethought.
I joined Forethought a year ago, and it’s been pretty transformative for my research. I get lots of feedback on my research and great collaboration opportunities.
The median views of our staff are often different from the median views of LW. E.g. we probably have a lower probability on AI takeover (though I’m still >10% on that). That's part of the reason i'm excited for LW readers to apply. I think a great way to make intellectual progress is via debate. So we want to hire ppl who strongly disagree with us, and have their own perspectives on what’s going on in AI.
We’ve also got a referral bounty of £10,000 for counterfactual recommendations for successful Senior Research Fellow hires, and £5,000 for Research Fellows.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 2nd November. Happy to answer questions!