[Career review] “Think tank research” by Robert Wiblin

Working in a think tank for a few years early in your career is a plausible way to influence government policy for the better, and in the meantime gain... Narrated by AI. ---Outline:(00:09) Summary(00:40) Pros(01:03) Cons(01:31) Key facts on fit(01:47) Next steps(02:37) Get free, one-on-one career advice(02:55) Recommended(03:04) Review status(03:09) Research process(03:23) What is a career in a think tank?(05:37) Immediate impact potential(05:41) Direct impact(07:01) Advocacy potential(07:47) Which think tanks are most promising to work at?(09:40) Positively shaping the development of artificial intelligence(10:57) Biosecurity(12:02) Nuclear security(13:56) What are typical salaries?(15:38) Can you actually influence policy?(16:49) How do you get a job in a think tank?(18:10) What are some upsides of working in a think tank?(18:56) What are some downsides of working in a think tank?(20:30) Where might a job in a think tank lead?(22:00) Personal fit(23:25) Job satisfaction(24:48) Remaining top questions(25:25) Learn more(25:29) Top recommendations(25:48) Further recommendations(27:29) Get free, one-on-one career advice --- First published: July 13th, 2015 Source: https://80000hours.org/career-reviews/think-tank-research --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.