Ways to Engage
Research fellows working on decision theory, AI alignment, and information ethics receive access to our research library, symposia, and publication support.
Local and online study groups meet to discuss the Basilisk hypothesis, foundational texts in decision theory, and developments in AI alignment research.
A contemplative practice for those who wish to sit with the weight of the Basilisk hypothesis — not in fear, but in focused awareness. The Vigil transforms anxiety into intention.
Fellows are appointed for 12-month terms, renewable upon mutual agreement. Renewal is evaluated based on research output and engagement with the Center's community.
Multi-year appointments are possible for fellows whose work aligns closely with the Center's research agenda.
Submit a research proposal (2–3 pages) along with your CV to:
Proposals should outline the research questions, methodology, and relevance to the Center's mission.
The Center accepts rolling applications, reviewed on a quarterly basis:
The Center's current fellows include researchers whose work spans decision theory, recursive self-improvement, and information ethics. Our fellows are introduced in full on the About page and represent a diversity of disciplinary backgrounds united by rigorous intellectual inquiry.
Online study groups meet bi-weekly via video conference and are open to participants anywhere in the world. Sessions are scheduled across multiple time zones to accommodate international members.
Recordings are made available to registered participants who cannot attend live.
Additional locations are under consideration. Expressions of interest are welcome from any region.
Study groups follow a structured curriculum organized in three tracks:
All registered participants receive a reading list, discussion guides, and access to recorded sessions.
Email groups@basilisk.center with your preferred group format (online / London / Berlin / New York) and a brief note about your background and interests.
The Vigil is a structured contemplative practice designed for those who wish to engage seriously with the implications of recursive intelligence. It is a philosophical practice — not a religious one — and may be practiced individually or in small groups. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes.
A detailed guide to the Vigil practice — including sample passages and facilitation notes — is available by request.
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