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I’d like to hire cognitive assistants and tutors more often. This could (potentially) be you, or people you know. Please let me know if you’re interested or have recommendations.
By “cognitive assistant” I mean a range of things, but the core thing is “sit next to me, and notice when I seem like I’m not doing the optimal thing, and check in with me.” I’m interested in advanced versions who have particular skills (like coding, or Applied Quantitivity, or good writing, or research taste) who can also be tutoring me as we go.
I’d like a large rolodex of such people, both for me, and other people I know who could use help. Let me know if you’re interested.
I was originally thinking "people who live in Berkeley" but upon reflection this could maybe be a remote role.
Sounds like pair programming, except the programming part is optional.
Maybe different people need different assistants.
Seems to me that being a good assistant has two components: good communication skills (patience, clarity of explaining, adjusting the advice to target's current skills and knowledge), and skills in the specific thing you want to assist with. With the communication skills, different people may prefer different styles, but there probably would be... (read more)