The more sacrifices someone has made, the easier it is to believe that they mean what they say. Kokotajlo gave up millions to say what he wants, so I trust he is earnest. People who have gotten arrested at Stop AI have spent time in jail for their beliefs, so I trust they are earnest. It doesn’t mean these people are most useful for AI safety but on the subject of trust I know no better measurement than sacrifice.
The more sacrifices someone has made, the easier it is to believe that they mean what they say.
Kokotajlo gave up millions to say what he wants, so I trust he is earnest. People who have gotten arrested at Stop AI have spent time in jail for their beliefs, so I trust they are earnest.
It doesn’t mean these people are most useful for AI safety but on the subject of trust I know no better measurement than sacrifice.