I’m Richard. I’m a research engineer on the AI safety team at DeepMind.
What are some things people can talk to you about? (e.g. your areas of experience/expertise)
AI safety, particularly high-level questions about what the problems are and how we should address them. Also machine learning more generally, particularly deep reinforcement learning. Also careers in AI safety.
I’ve been thinking a lot about futurism in general lately. Longtermism assumes large-scale sci-fi futures, but I don’t think there’s been much serious investigation into what they might look like, so I’m keen to get better discussion going (this post was an early step in that direction).
What are things you’d like to talk to other people about? (e.g. things you want to learn)
I’m interested in learning about evolutionary biology, especially the evolution of morality. Also the neuroscience of motivation and goals.
I’d be interested in learning more about mainstream philosophical views on agency and desire. I’d also be very interested in collaborating with philosophers who want to do this type of work, directed at improving our understanding of AI safety.
How can people get in touch with you?
Here, or email: richardcngo [at] gmail.com (edited; having left DeepMind, I now no longer have access to my company email. If you emailed me there recently, please resend to this one!)
Who are you?
I’m Richard. I’m a research engineer on the AI safety team at DeepMind.
What are some things people can talk to you about? (e.g. your areas of experience/expertise)
AI safety, particularly high-level questions about what the problems are and how we should address them. Also machine learning more generally, particularly deep reinforcement learning. Also careers in AI safety.
I’ve been thinking a lot about futurism in general lately. Longtermism assumes large-scale sci-fi futures, but I don’t think there’s been much serious investigation into what they might look like, so I’m keen to get better discussion going (this post was an early step in that direction).
What are things you’d like to talk to other people about? (e.g. things you want to learn)
I’m interested in learning about evolutionary biology, especially the evolution of morality. Also the neuroscience of motivation and goals.
I’d be interested in learning more about mainstream philosophical views on agency and desire. I’d also be very interested in collaborating with philosophers who want to do this type of work, directed at improving our understanding of AI safety.
How can people get in touch with you?
Here, or email: richardcngo [at] gmail.com (edited; having left DeepMind, I now no longer have access to my company email. If you emailed me there recently, please resend to this one!)