I want to get an EA career, specifically AI alignment research, and I’m wondering if I should go to college. For context, I’m aiming to go to Georgia Tech. Pros: Career capital/signaling. If it comes to it, I could get a different EA career or at least a high-paying one. Might be able to learn things quicker.
Cons: Costs a lot of money. Takes up a lot of time I could spend on more impactful things. I could probably learn everything by myself, so it’s not strictly necessary for AI alignment research. Less time for my hobbies (drawing, music, writing, among others), which tend to take a lot of time.
[Question] Should I go to college
I want to get an EA career, specifically AI alignment research, and I’m wondering if I should go to college. For context, I’m aiming to go to Georgia Tech.
Pros: Career capital/signaling. If it comes to it, I could get a different EA career or at least a high-paying one. Might be able to learn things quicker.
Cons: Costs a lot of money. Takes up a lot of time I could spend on more impactful things. I could probably learn everything by myself, so it’s not strictly necessary for AI alignment research. Less time for my hobbies (drawing, music, writing, among others), which tend to take a lot of time.