Thanks for this work, Falk! I am excited to test this model when I have time and to see further related developments.
At the moment, I lack a clear sense of how this model is useful in practice. I’d like to see the model applied to justify a new project, or evaluate the returns on a previous one.
BTW, I discussed if we could use value of information for research funding/evaluation with Sam Nolan just last week. I encouraged him to speak with you about this work. It might be worth reaching out if he hasn’t already.
Thank you, Peter! I am working on a proof-of-concept showing that this approach can be used to identify promising research topics and to choose between specific projects. I am planning to post about it next week. I will keep you posted.
Thanks for this work, Falk! I am excited to test this model when I have time and to see further related developments.
At the moment, I lack a clear sense of how this model is useful in practice. I’d like to see the model applied to justify a new project, or evaluate the returns on a previous one.
BTW, I discussed if we could use value of information for research funding/evaluation with Sam Nolan just last week. I encouraged him to speak with you about this work. It might be worth reaching out if he hasn’t already.
Thank you, Peter! I am working on a proof-of-concept showing that this approach can be used to identify promising research topics and to choose between specific projects. I am planning to post about it next week. I will keep you posted.
Here is my post on the proof-of-concept that this approach can be applied to predict the cost-effectiveness of funding more research on a specific topic: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/aRFCrJaozrHearPAh/doing-research-on-promoting-prosocial-behavior-might-be-100