I never had to ask anyone’s permission to do EA-related research.
I just worked hard in my free-time for over five years and then finally was able to have enough reputation to co-found my own research non-profit (Rethink Priorities). I totally understand this path isn’t accessible to everyone (or even most people) but it is probably more within the grasp of people than they might think and I think it’s worth some consideration.
I think a great place to start is just making thoughtful EA Forum posts (perhaps aiming to emulate good reasoning transparency and the style of highly upvoted posts) and trying to talk with other thoughtful EAs.
Even if you don’t go on to co-found your own research non-profit, this portfolio you build will almost certainly either get you noticed by a recruiter or boost your application when you do apply.
I never had to ask anyone’s permission to do EA-related research.
I just worked hard in my free-time for over five years and then finally was able to have enough reputation to co-found my own research non-profit (Rethink Priorities). I totally understand this path isn’t accessible to everyone (or even most people) but it is probably more within the grasp of people than they might think and I think it’s worth some consideration.
I think a great place to start is just making thoughtful EA Forum posts (perhaps aiming to emulate good reasoning transparency and the style of highly upvoted posts) and trying to talk with other thoughtful EAs.
Even if you don’t go on to co-found your own research non-profit, this portfolio you build will almost certainly either get you noticed by a recruiter or boost your application when you do apply.
Well said Peter. I needed this. thanks!