You could look at MIRI's research page to judge if its research is something you could contribute to. You could start by commenting on new AI related posts on LW. My guess is that in a few years time MIRI will still say that there is a high marginal benefit to them having more money. Don't let the fact that you can't donate lots of money stop you from donating small sums, even just $5 a year.
Does that mean I should try and seek a high paying job? Or try and add a little more brainpower to the problem? Perhaps both?
Really, my life goal for the past decade and a half was to become a physicist. But this definitely seems like something I'm obligated to support.
But I will definitely try and donate whatever meagre amounts I can produce.
This thread is for asking any questions that might seem obvious, tangential, silly or what-have-you. Don't be shy, everyone has holes in their knowledge, though the fewer and the smaller we can make them, the better.
Please be respectful of other people's admitting ignorance and don't mock them for it, as they're doing a noble thing.
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