Mikhail Samin
I'm looking for someone awesome to fall in love with. An ideal partner would be smart, intellectually curious, kind to people, ambitious, make positive EV bets, and make me a better person.
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.
I work on decreasing the chance that a smarter-than-human AI system will kill everyone on our planet.
I have lots of cool ideas and sometimes pursue them. Occasionally, I pull off what seems impossible, and you'll be impressed by some of it =)
Compatibility Prompts
I won't tell you my Zodiac sign (and wouldn't want to date someone who'd ask for it), but I've answered over 100 compatibility prompts from Manifold. For each, there's the answer I give, other acceptable answers, and importance.
Endorsements
Potential Downsides
- I have genetically modified bacteria on my teeth, which is supposed to prevent caries (tooth decay). I think it is cool, but if we date, there's some small chance that you'll get it for free. This might be good or bad. If you have Asian flush reaction to alcohol, do your research before deciding to date me or at least avoid kissing me immediately after professional dental cleaning.
- I often change my mind, including halfway through getting somewhere, and unless I said I'm committed to it or you have good reasons/ask nicely, I will occasionally literally completely change my plans on the spot.
- English isn't my first language, so every now and then, I'll have to look up a word or ask you to explain it.