How I made my career choices

Researcher Daniel Tan has shared a personal reflection on navigating his career path within the field of AI safety. As LessWrong tells it, Tan's journey involved testing various roles across several organizations, including the Center on Long-Term Risk and Arcadia Impact, to find a balance between technical research and personal autonomy. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding restrictive corporate labs in favor of independent organizations that allow for public knowledge sharing and a sustainable work pace.

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