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Simplex vs Timaeus: Round One

Zac Boring October 1, 2026 1 min read
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Key takeaway

I'm often asked about the differences and similarities between Simplex' and Timaeus' research agendas.

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AlignmentInterpretabilityFrom LessWrong AI

I'm often asked about the differences and similarities between Simplex' and Timaeus' research agendas. The question is natural enough. Both focus on a 'fundamental science' approach to AI alignment. Both organizations base their research agendas on sophisticated mathematical frameworks handed down from a bearded ur-figure (Sumio Watanabe, James Crutchfield).We may posit the following correspondenceDan Murfet + Jesse Hoogland : Developmental Interpretability : Singular Learning Theory : Sumio Wat

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