Mikhail
Samin
About me 👋
I'm very romantic — friends say that this very private part of my soul is beautiful.
I'm always keen to go for a walk, visit a museum, speedrun a tourist destination, play a social deduction game, or have a conversation about something fascinating. I've been to dozens of Michelin restaurants. I enjoy all sorts of experiences I want to remember having.
My Twitter should be somewhat representative of my interests, though there are a lot more: from making my home very smart to geeking out on anthropics.
I live in London, UK, but I'm often in SF/Berkeley, and would be open to moving somewhere.
What I'm up to 🚀
I work on preventing human extinction from superhuman AI. It's the most important problem I can imagine working on, and I'm fortunate to be able to contribute to solving it.
I have lots of ambitious ideas and sometimes pursue them. Occasionally, I pull off what seems impossible, and you'll be impressed by some of it =)
What I'm looking for 💕
An ideal partner would be someone who makes me a better person and whom I can make better in turn.
Interests ✨
Compatibility Questions 🎯
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Endorsements 💬
"Mikhail is very EA. If you like that, I think you're likely to like him."
— Kabir Kumar
"Mikhail is clever and darkly funny. If we disagree, I often update to him."
— Nathan Young
Things worth knowing 📝
- I have genetically modified bacteria on my teeth that prevent cavities. There's a very small chance it could transfer to you. If you have Asian flush, research this before kissing me right after dental cleaning (though it's very unlikely to cause issues).
- I often change my mind, including halfway through plans. Unless I've explicitly committed or you have good reasons, I might pivot completely on the spot.
- English isn't my first language, so occasionally I'll need to look up a word or ask you to explain something.