A reading list for generalists

Dylan Bowman, writing on LessWrong, has published a reading list addressing what he describes as a critical shortage of generalists in AI safety. The collection includes eighteen documents—essays, blog posts, and one book—drawn from thinkers like Paul Graham, Ben Kuhn, and Eliezer Yudkowsky. The readings cover four key areas: dispositional traits of effective generalists, strategic thinking, project leadership, and organizational dynamics. According to Bowman, rigorously applying these lessons will accelerate your professional growth far more than learning haphazardly. He's explicitly inviting the community to contribute pieces that should be included.

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