Your reasons for focusing on math research at MIRI seem sound, but I take it you’ve noticed the warning sign of finding that what you already decided to do turns out to be a good idea for different reasons than you originally thought?
Yes, though these reasons are pretty similar to the reasons that made me switch positions on strategy back when I thought a focus on strategic research would be best for MIRI in 2013.
Your reasons for focusing on math research at MIRI seem sound, but I take it you’ve noticed the warning sign of finding that what you already decided to do turns out to be a good idea for different reasons than you originally thought?
Yes, though these reasons are pretty similar to the reasons that made me switch positions on strategy back when I thought a focus on strategic research would be best for MIRI in 2013.