Introductory Fellowship, S-Risk

Thank you for your interest in the Intro to S-Risk Fellowship. This 6-week online program is designed to introduce participants to the core ideas of reducing S-Risks—risks of astronomical suffering—and to build a stronger community of people working on effective suffering reduction. This program is ideal for individuals who: Are committed to reducing suffering effectively; Have an interest in moral philosophy and ethics; Are familiar with Effective Altruism concepts; Understand key ideas like cause prioritization and cause neutrality. Over six weeks, the fellowship covers: Week 1: Introduction to S-Risks — What are they and why do they matter?; Week 2: The Case for Focusing on S-Risks — Arguments, counterarguments, and prioritization; Week 3: Potential Biases and Risk Factors — Cognitive and systemic factors that increase s-risk likelihood; Week 4: AI, Digital Minds, and Advanced Technologies — Worst-case AI safety and emerging technological risks; Week 5: Institutional Change and Better Politics — Improving decision-making at scale; Week 6: Careers, Long-Term Impact, and Capacity Building — Career paths, staying motivated, and mental health. This fellowship’s curriculum is broader than the Center on Long-Term Risk’s existing S-Risk Fellowship. Graduates will be well-prepared to apply for CLR’s more advanced fellowship, contribute to s-risk research, or strengthen the s-risk-focused community in other ways. Part of CRS’s mission is to identify more concrete interventions to reduce s-risks.

This fellowship helps participants understand and address S-Risks (risks of astronomical suffering), contributing to the reduction of suffering through education and community building in the effective suffering reduction field.

Are committed to reducing suffering effectively; Have an interest in moral philosophy and ethics; Are familiar with Effective Altruism concepts; Understand key ideas like cause prioritization and cause neutrality

No compensation or benefits mentioned in the job description.

The Center for Reducing Suffering focuses on reducing suffering through research and initiatives related to S-Risks and effective suffering reduction.