Many of the problems related to navigating the Singularity have not yet been stated with mathematical precision, and the need for a precise statement of the problem is part of the problem.
Are you sure raw math talent is the best predictor of a person’s ability to do this? I tend to associate this skill with programming especially, and maybe solving math word problems.
No. I should have said “Eliezer-guided,” or something. Eliezer doesn’t think it’s a good idea for him to manage the team. We need our “Oppenheimer” for that.
In the Singularity Institute open problems document, you write:
Are you sure raw math talent is the best predictor of a person’s ability to do this? I tend to associate this skill with programming especially, and maybe solving math word problems.
No, I’m not sure. The raw math talent thing is aimed more at the “Eliezer-led basement FAI team” stage.
Does Eliezer have experience with managing research teams?
No. I should have said “Eliezer-guided,” or something. Eliezer doesn’t think it’s a good idea for him to manage the team. We need our “Oppenheimer” for that.