Hi Derikk! I’m a huge fan of Cavendish Labs and I’m proud to say that I liked it before it was cool. This is a big step towards doubling the number of full-time alignment researchers currently working on earth. Plus, if something happens to Dustin Moscovitz just like all the other billionaires, I can see Cavendish VT becoming one of the main AI safety hubs of the world.
What are rent prices like? Is there an apartment complex nearby, or is that redundant because can you just outright rent a house for $1000 a month or something?
we found it to be a fantastic place to live, think, and work. Each season brings with it a new kind of beauty to the hills. There are no barriers to a relaxing walk in the woods. There’s practically no light pollution, so the cosmos is waiting outside the door whenever you need inspiration.
I’m based in the DC area, and I’m definitely taking that train for my vacations (iff I’m invited, of course). NYC, Boston, DC, and SF all have traffic, pollution, and noisy hotels.
Hi Trevor! I think you made some good points about the benefits of trying different models for AI safety research, especially to guard against tail risks. I’m excited to test out this relatively low-budget alternative to working in the Bay.
Cavendish is actually under 3 hours from Boston (and 2.5 hours from Harvard or MIT). Rent isn’t $1000, but we did find a beautiful place for the summer for under $1/sqft/month.
They also picked the Los Alamos site for the Manhattan project because it was remote (i.e. far away from potential Japanese or German bombardment) and the view of the nearby mountain range would invigorate the scientists. The military built an entire town there for that, with the schools and centrifuges and sewage system and everything.
Hi Derikk! I’m a huge fan of Cavendish Labs and I’m proud to say that I liked it before it was cool. This is a big step towards doubling the number of full-time alignment researchers currently working on earth. Plus, if something happens to Dustin Moscovitz just like all the other billionaires, I can see Cavendish VT becoming one of the main AI safety hubs of the world.
What are rent prices like? Is there an apartment complex nearby, or is that redundant because can you just outright rent a house for $1000 a month or something?
I’m based in the DC area, and I’m definitely taking that train for my vacations (iff I’m invited, of course). NYC, Boston, DC, and SF all have traffic, pollution, and noisy hotels.
Hi Trevor! I think you made some good points about the benefits of trying different models for AI safety research, especially to guard against tail risks. I’m excited to test out this relatively low-budget alternative to working in the Bay.
Cavendish is actually under 3 hours from Boston (and 2.5 hours from Harvard or MIT). Rent isn’t $1000, but we did find a beautiful place for the summer for under $1/sqft/month.
They also picked the Los Alamos site for the Manhattan project because it was remote (i.e. far away from potential Japanese or German bombardment) and the view of the nearby mountain range would invigorate the scientists. The military built an entire town there for that, with the schools and centrifuges and sewage system and everything.