Life Choice: Should Someone Highly Interested in AGI Research Jeopardize Their Existing Career to Pursue It?

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Tyler MillsOP, 7 days ago·#3638
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Option 1: Continue working the day job and balancing the other pursuits on the side.

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Dennis Hackethal, about 6 hours ago·#3870

Another reason to quit is that you work at night. I believe you told me you don’t personally mind this, but continued interruption of your circadian rhythm is bound to impact your health.

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