Hi Matt - I'd like to see this implemented. Best of luck.
Tom O’Haire
@Tomohaire
Materials Science. I am interested in finding solutions that can unpick the damage in our natural environment.
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tom-Ohaire$1,150total balance
$0charity balance
$0cash balance
$1,150 in pending offers
About Me
Interested in how small materials can solve big problems. Advocate for a new Focused Research Organisation to find the next kevlar/polyester/nylon.
I think these projects need more exposure to the community. Happy to discuss why they are normally highly effective and net good.
Worked in corporate R&D in automotive and consumer goods.
I believe that research into new polymers and materials has been as important as semiconductors to the modern economy. I am convinced that new materials are necessary to help tackle some of the challenges we face. I am proposing a project looking at fibres for soil health. Other opportunities abound including Net Zero, ultralight materials, needle free drug delivery, tissue repair and advanced filtration.
Message me about this or any other material science project and I will endeavour to answer.
Projects
BioBind for the Amazon
pending admin approval
Outgoing donations
BioBind for the Amazon
$820
PENDING
Supporting local organizations for effective emergency response
$100
PENDING
Yes On IP28
$10
PENDING
BioBind for the Amazon
$120
PENDING
AI Safety Reading Group at metauni [Retrospective]
$40
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BioBind for the Amazon
$60
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AI, Animals, and Digital Minds 2024 Conference and Retreat
$50
18 days ago
Investments
Comments
Tom O’Haire
5 days ago
This proposal is a bit light on detail - I think with more understanding of the project you will find more will donate.
Tom O’Haire
8 days ago
interesting. Could be relevant for our BioBind project which will try and drop new plug and play capabilities in the Amazon. We have issues getting the right data on where we can optimise for impact. A lot of the producer level data around Brazil nuts is poor and any model needs to consider different qualities of input.
This is a huge project. Just to clarify, the funding requested is $750k, but in the body text it mentions $525k. Maybe one needs fixing.
Tom O’Haire
12 days ago
Happy to seed this project and try and help Matthew reach his minimum funding.
Tom O’Haire
13 days ago
This project aligns with overall aims of EA. By donating I can potentially seed further interest from the community.
Tom O’Haire
20 days ago
Hello, I’m considering donating. What activities would this fundraise directly support? The bit on use of funds is a bit vague.
Tom O’Haire
20 days ago
Interested to donate. Can you elaborate on success rates and outcomes from previous pitch sessions?
Tom O’Haire
27 days ago
Thanks for the feedback @Austin
I'll see if I can change it from EA community through the edit function.
Tom O’Haire
4 months ago
@aaron Never too late to add technical skills. If you have an idea the tools are often available to make it happen.
Tom O’Haire
5 months ago
I’m glad to see this reach the threshold.
@camrobjones where will be best to monitor progress and see results?
Tom O’Haire
6 months ago
Steve, I like the idea. It was mechanical machinery that got me interested in my area of expertise. My question is how does a physical library inspire a sufficient number of “STEM convertible” students? How would we measure the near term and impact and long term societal gain?
Tom O’Haire
6 months ago
I think many would agree that sci publishing is broken. What would be the milestones after 1 year? How do we measure success?
Transactions
| For | Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI, Animals, and Digital Minds 2024 Conference and Retreat | 18 days ago | project donation | 50 |
| Manifund Bank | 20 days ago | deposit | +200 |
| Run a public online Turing Test with a variety of models and prompts | 4 months ago | user to user trade | +250 |
| Run a public online Turing Test with a variety of models and prompts | 5 months ago | user to user trade | +250 |
| Run a public online Turing Test with a variety of models and prompts | 5 months ago | user to user trade | +500 |
| Run a public online Turing Test with a variety of models and prompts | 5 months ago | user to user trade | 500 |
| Manifund Bank | 6 months ago | deposit | +500 |