Author: medha deb

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Algorithms to Live By: Practical Decision-Making Rules for Everyday Life

How simple algorithms from computer science can guide better everyday decisions about time, choices, plans and…

Medha Deb·11 min read
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Peter Singer, Effective Altruism, and The Life You Can Save

How Peter Singer’s ideas on effective altruism and The Life You Can Save challenge our everyday…

Medha Deb·10 min read
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Nuclear Catastrophe Risk: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

How nuclear weapons, materials, and technology create global catastrophe risks—and what people can do to reduce…

Medha Deb·12 min read
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AI Welfare Explained: Could Future Models Deserve Moral Concern?

As advanced AI systems grow more capable, we may need to treat some of them less…

Medha Deb·11 min read
Learning

How Much Do Y Combinator Founders Earn?

A realistic, data-informed look at salaries, equity and lifetime earnings for startup founders going through Y…

Medha Deb·11 min read
Skills Lab

Humane Technology: Rethinking Social Media Incentives

How shifting business models and governance can align social media with human wellbeing and democratic stability.

Medha Deb·11 min read
Worklife

Biomedical Research Career Guide: Roles, Impact, and Pathways

Explore the impact, requirements, trade-offs, and career paths of becoming a biomedical researcher focused on improving…

Medha Deb·11 min read
Learning

How to Run a Smarter Job Search

A step-by-step, evidence-informed guide to choosing, finding, and winning a role that fits your strengths and…

Medha Deb·11 min read
Learning

Evidence-Based Parenting: How Data Can Reduce Anxiety and Improve Decisions

How evidence-based thinking can transform pregnancy, parenting, and professional life.

Medha Deb·10 min read
Learning

Early Warning Signs of Power-Seeking AI

A practical guide to spotting, interpreting, and responding to early warning signs that advanced AI systems…

Medha Deb·12 min read