Thank you for sharing your story. You’re passion is quite clear and I’m glad you’ve decided to join in the conversation. Your drive is impressive. And infectious. It’s the sort of energy we (or, at least, I) feed off of around here. You will definitely find people who share you’re need for desperate action. I’m curious what you’re current plans after college are. Do you have an idea what it is you want to do with your skills and knowledge? You seem to already have the “get rich” thing sewn up so that it’s no longer you’re main goal.
Have you looked into some of the sister organizations LW associates with? It sounds like you’re the type who likes to get involved, so a CFAR workshop or MIRI internship might be something you would get a lot out of. There are also LessWrong Meetups, which are great for meeting other LWers, having some good discussion, and gaining a little fun on the side.
Glad to have you join the conversation! Hope to see you around.
Thanks! Unfortunately I’m not sure if I’m good enough at math for an MIRI internship. Also, I don’t think there are any CFAR workshops in my area, especially any during break. :P
I’m not sure about what I’ll do after college—I’ve looked through most of the 80k Hr career options, but still can’t decide between earning to give via quantitative trading/consulting/investment banking, tech entrepreneurship, and research.
Hello and welcome to LessWrong!
Thank you for sharing your story. You’re passion is quite clear and I’m glad you’ve decided to join in the conversation. Your drive is impressive. And infectious. It’s the sort of energy we (or, at least, I) feed off of around here. You will definitely find people who share you’re need for desperate action. I’m curious what you’re current plans after college are. Do you have an idea what it is you want to do with your skills and knowledge? You seem to already have the “get rich” thing sewn up so that it’s no longer you’re main goal.
Have you looked into some of the sister organizations LW associates with? It sounds like you’re the type who likes to get involved, so a CFAR workshop or MIRI internship might be something you would get a lot out of. There are also LessWrong Meetups, which are great for meeting other LWers, having some good discussion, and gaining a little fun on the side.
Glad to have you join the conversation! Hope to see you around.
Thanks! Unfortunately I’m not sure if I’m good enough at math for an MIRI internship. Also, I don’t think there are any CFAR workshops in my area, especially any during break. :P
I’m not sure about what I’ll do after college—I’ve looked through most of the 80k Hr career options, but still can’t decide between earning to give via quantitative trading/consulting/investment banking, tech entrepreneurship, and research.