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Comment author: John_Maxwell_IV 03 June 2012 01:08:42AM *  4 points [-]

In the Singularity Institute open problems document, you write:

Many of the problems related to navigating the Singularity have not yet been stated with mathematical precision, and the need for a precise statement of the problem is part of the problem.

Are you sure raw math talent is the best predictor of a person's ability to do this? I tend to associate this skill with programming especially, and maybe solving math word problems.

Comment author: lukeprog 03 June 2012 01:18:07AM 1 point [-]

Are you sure raw math talent is the best predictor of a person's ability to do this?

No, I'm not sure. The raw math talent thing is aimed more at the "Eliezer-led basement FAI team" stage.

Comment author: John_Maxwell_IV 03 June 2012 03:41:00AM 9 points [-]

Does Eliezer have experience with managing research teams?

Comment author: lukeprog 03 June 2012 10:35:34AM 5 points [-]

No. I should have said "Eliezer-guided," or something. Eliezer doesn't think it's a good idea for him to manage the team. We need our "Oppenheimer" for that.

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