Well, is there really no one else in the world *right now* to work in this problem along with Eliezer (who, in my opinion, don't lack discipline)? I can't help but think that it's rather arrogant...

Well, that's one of the reasons I'm not a SIAI donor, though. Can't donate money to someone who write blogs instead of researching Friendly AI theory. And I'm not nearly smart enough to make any progress on my own, or even help someone else. So I guess mankind is screwed :)