Philosophy of Tech Fellow

Pirate Wires•San Francisco, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

This is a full-time writer/reporter position focused on covering the philosophy of the technology industry, particularly Silicon Valley and the ideas shaping AI. The role is less about the 'model horse race' and more about understanding how the people building this technology think about American politics, human consciousness, power dynamics, and ideological frameworks like Effective Altruism, non-dualism, and AI safety. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity to gain significant sourcing and networking access within the tech industry and potentially influence policy. The work environment is described as fast-paced, startup-like, with frequent collaboration and potential for co-bylines. It's a role for an ambitious reporter who can challenge assumptions and gain outsize influence. The company is looking for someone who can produce ambitious, magazine-worthy features with exclusive, impactful journalism.

Requirements

Track record of writing compelling, tech-centered stories for national outlets or premier trade publications.
Well-sourced at major AI labs.
Curiosity about the various sects and echelons of San Francisco’s intellectual culture.
Understanding of how major LLMs work, including how they are trained to adopt specific behaviors.
Ability to get along with 'outrageous personalities'.
Willingness to have assumptions challenged.

Nice To Haves

Based in San Francisco (though possible for the right person to be elsewhere).

Responsibilities

Cover the philosophy of the technology industry, with a focus on AI.
Investigate the ideas and ideological frameworks shaping AI companies and their leaders.
Produce ambitious, magazine-worthy features on a regular cadence.
Conduct exclusive, impactful journalism that reveals what people in power believe and why it matters.
Collaborate with other team members, potentially on co-bylined stories.
Engage in frequent, bordering-on-chaotic collaboration in a fast-paced startup environment.