Hi! My name is Chris Lakin. Twitter @ChrisChipMonk

What I’m doing now

Updated Feb 11, 2025 from San Francisco.

Mainly, I think about technical alignment for humans and AIs. My research is self-directed and funded by patrons, an aligned AI company (currently stealth), and ↓

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I run unhinged social events: Extreme Awkwardness, Intentionally Awkward Flirting, Make Eye Contact or Go to Jail, dog massage, etc.

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Writing

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