I am tempted to say that a doctorate in AI would be negatively useful, but I am not one to hold someone's reckless youth against them - just because you acquired a doctorate in AI doesn't mean you should be permanently disqualified. (So You Want To Be A Seed AI Programmer)

I love this quote. Yes, it's totally arrogant, but I love it just the same. It would be a shame if Eliezer had to lose this attitude. (Even though all things considered it may be better if he did.)