“Galactic x-risks: Obstacles to Accessing the Cosmic Endowment” by JordanStone
Once we expand to other star systems, we may begin a self-propagating expansion of human civilisation throughout the galaxy. However, there are existential risks potentially capable of destroying a ga...
29 Jun 20251h 1min
“You should update on how DC is talking about AI” by Abby Babby
If you are planning on doing AI policy communications to DC policymakers, I recommend watching the full video of the Select Committee on the CCP hearing from this week. In his introductory comments,...
29 Jun 20251min
“A Practical Guide for Aspiring Super Connectors” by Constance Li
TL;DR: You can create outsized value by introducing the right people at the right time in the right way. This post shares general principles and tips I've found useful. Once you become a super connec...
25 Jun 202510min
“Crunch time for cage-free” by LewisBollard
Note: This post was crossposted from the Open Philanthropy Farm Animal Welfare Research Newsletter by the Forum team, with the author's permission. The author may not see or respond to comments on thi...
24 Jun 202514min
“Please reconsider your use of adjectives” by Alfredo Parra 🔸
I’ve been meaning to write about this for some time, and @titotal's recent post finally made me do it:Thick red dramatic box emphasis mine. I was going to post a comment in his post, but I think this ...
23 Jun 20256min
“Open Philanthropy: Reflecting on our Recent Effective Giving RFP” by Melanie Basnak🔸
Earlier this year, we launched a request for proposals (RFP) from organizations that fundraise for highly cost-effective charities. The Livelihood Impact Fund supported the RFP, as did two donors from...
21 Jun 20257min
[Linkpost] “A deep critique of AI 2027’s bad timeline models” by titotal
This is a link post. Thank you to Arepo and Eli Lifland for looking over this article for errors. I am sorry that this article is so long. Every time I thought I was done with it I ran into more issu...
19 Jun 20251h 12min
“An invasion of Taiwan is uncomfortably likely, potentially catastrophic, and we can help avoid it.” by JoelMcGuire
Formosa: Fulcrum of the Future?An invasion of Taiwan is uncomfortably likely and potentially catastrophic. We should research better ways to avoid it. TLDR: I forecast that an invasion of Taiwan incr...
19 Jun 20251h 1min
