Elaborating Plex’s idea: I imagine you might be able to buy into participation as an SFF speculation granter with $400k. Upsides: (a) Can see a bunch of people who’re applying to do things they claim will help with AI safety; (b) Can talk to ones you’re interested in, as a potential funder; (c) Can see discussion among the (small dozens?) of people who can fund SFF speculation grants, see what people are saying they’re funding and why, ask questions, etc.
So it might be a good way to get the lay of the land, find lots of people and groups, hear peoples’ responses to some of your takes and see if their responses make sense on your inside view, etc.
Elaborating Plex’s idea: I imagine you might be able to buy into participation as an SFF speculation granter with $400k. Upsides:
(a) Can see a bunch of people who’re applying to do things they claim will help with AI safety;
(b) Can talk to ones you’re interested in, as a potential funder;
(c) Can see discussion among the (small dozens?) of people who can fund SFF speculation grants, see what people are saying they’re funding and why, ask questions, etc.
So it might be a good way to get the lay of the land, find lots of people and groups, hear peoples’ responses to some of your takes and see if their responses make sense on your inside view, etc.