Oliver Habryka's $35M/quarter grantmaking reform revives LessWrong
LessWrong nearly died; now Habryka runs a $35M/quarter experiment in AI grantmaking.
Deep Dive
Oliver Habryka joins Wolf Tivy to tell how he revived LessWrong after it nearly died, built the Lighthaven campus, and launched his $35m/quarter project to reform grantmaking.
Key Points
- LessWrong nearly died from moderation and funding issues before Habryka's governance overhaul revived it.
- Lighthaven is a physical Berkeley campus for AI safety collaboration, hosting researchers and events.
- The $35M/quarter grantmaking project prioritizes fast, decentralized funding for high-risk AI alignment research.
Why It Matters
Habryka's leadership model could redefine how AI safety funding flows, accelerating alignment research at a critical time.