What I'm Up To Now

updated December 2024

I recently moved to Brooklyn, NY, and am doing these things:

Independent AI Research

I soon start a batch at Recurse Center, where I plan to create self-organizing neurosymbolic systems (self-organizing codebases). In particular I will apply the principles underlying Methodable, a tool for deep human reflection and planning, to the domain of AI reflection and planning. I aim to produce a foundational system that can adaptively solve a wide variety of tasks in programming and other domains, while developing itself gradually over time.

I will explore how such systems might effectively internalize the values of a particular human collaborator, starting with myself. I believe that current computer systems are very bad at understanding and operationalizing deep human values (think of “the algorithm”, etc.), and I believe that progress in the elicitation and representation of human values is crucial for AI-human alignment.

(I may also try and solve the arc prize)

Focusing on Health

I am currently recovering from some post-viral fatigue issues, and am prioritizing my sleep, diet, and health learning.

”Putting myself out there”

I aim to “put myself out there” more, by writing online, reaching out to people new and old, attending events, and the like. Feel free to say hi! Especially if you’re in NY.

Software Consulting

I continue to spend a small amount of time doing software consulting through my consultancy Harmonic Software.