I assume that by “cash-flow positive”, you mean supported by fees from workshop participants?
I don’t consider that to be a desirable goal for CFAR.
Habryka’s analysis focuses on CFAR’s track record. But CFAR’s expected value comes mainly from possible results that aren’t measured by that track record.
My main reason for donating to CFAR is the potential for improving the rationality of people who might influence x-risks. That includes mainstream AI researchers who aren’t interested in the EA and rationality communities. The ability to offer them free workshops seems important to attracting the most influential people.
I assume that by “cash-flow positive”, you mean supported by fees from workshop participants?
Yes, that’s roughly what I mean.
I’m gesturing towards “getting to a business structure where it’s straightforward to go into survival mode, wherein CFAR maintains core staff & operations via workshop fees.”
Seems like in that configuration, the org wouldn’t be as buffeted by the travails of a 6-month or 12-month fundraising cycle.
I agree that being entirely supported by workshop fees wouldn’t be a desirable goal-state for CFAR. But having a “survival mode” option at the ready for contingencies seems good.
I assume that by “cash-flow positive”, you mean supported by fees from workshop participants?
I don’t consider that to be a desirable goal for CFAR.
Habryka’s analysis focuses on CFAR’s track record. But CFAR’s expected value comes mainly from possible results that aren’t measured by that track record.
My main reason for donating to CFAR is the potential for improving the rationality of people who might influence x-risks. That includes mainstream AI researchers who aren’t interested in the EA and rationality communities. The ability to offer them free workshops seems important to attracting the most influential people.
Yes, that’s roughly what I mean.
I’m gesturing towards “getting to a business structure where it’s straightforward to go into survival mode, wherein CFAR maintains core staff & operations via workshop fees.”
Seems like in that configuration, the org wouldn’t be as buffeted by the travails of a 6-month or 12-month fundraising cycle.
I agree that being entirely supported by workshop fees wouldn’t be a desirable goal-state for CFAR. But having a “survival mode” option at the ready for contingencies seems good.