Most Important Century Writing Prize

Most Important Century Writing Prize

Superlinear
Opportunity type
Contest
Cause areas
AI safety & policy
International security & cooperation
Institutional decision-making
Information security
Global priorities research
Routes to impact
Direct/increased engagement with EA
Learning about important cause areas
Relevant aptitudes
Communicator
Location
Remote
Description
A $500 prize for students and early-career thinkers who critique, comment on, or extend Holden Karnofsky’s Most Important Century series.
  • Funding: $500 for write-ups that reach 30+ karma on the EA Forum
  • Flexibility: No deadline; submissions reviewed year-round
  • Creative freedom: Share critiques, reactions, or extensions to Karnofsky’s ideas
  • Impact potential: High-quality entries can spark new discussion and open doors for future opportunities
Optional: Email a rough idea to drewspartz@nonlinear.org for early feedback. Apply via: super-linear.org or submit directly on the EA Forum.
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