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How to Succeed as an Early-Stage Researcher: The “Lean Startup” Approach

How to Succeed as an Early-Stage Researcher: The “Lean Startup” Approach

Update: 2024-04-23
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I am approaching the end of my AI governance PhD, and I’ve spent about 2.5 years as a researcher at FHI. During that time, I’ve learnt a lot about the formula for successful early-career research.

This post summarises my advice for people in the first couple of years. Research is really hard, and I want people to avoid the mistakes I’ve made.

Original text:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/jfHPBbYFzCrbdEXXd/how-to-succeed-as-an-early-stage-researcher-the-lean-startup#Conclusion

Author:
Toby Shevlane

A podcast by BlueDot Impact.

Learn more on the AI Safety Fundamentals website.

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How to Succeed as an Early-Stage Researcher: The “Lean Startup” Approach

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