Hi everyone,
I got a job at OpenAI in early January (focusing on "high variance talent") and haven't had much time for writing so far this year.
I'm unhappy about this and am planning to publish at least 2-3 posts in Q2.
The next piece will probably be "What I'm thinking about these days" (let me know if you'd like to read the draft).
Here are a few of my old posts that I've been re-reading this year and have found helpful:
Every productivity thought I've ever had, as concisely as possible (2018)
Omens of exceptional talent (2023)
On impact (2024)
I interviewed Jacob Trefethen for New Science. Jacob runs science funding at Open Philanthropy and allocates about $100m/year to science. You can see the video here and the transcript here.
New Science had 10 new fellows in 2024, you can read about them (and other New Science updates) here.
I was interviewed by Priyanka Kanagaraj from Everything Playbook, mostly about New Science. Spotify. YouTube.
I’ve been watching the White Lotus, it is really good. Recommended. Anna Karenina (the book) is way better than I remembered it from when I was 17; definitely one of my favorites (best read together with Tolstoy’s Confession). Listening to Ravyn Lenae, The Dare, and T3NZU.
Let me know what you’re thinking about!
Have a great April!
Stay frosty,
Alexey
Congrats on that new job
nice