AI Compass: which archetype are you?
The article introduces the "AI Compass," a framework categorizing people into four archetypes—Explorer, Analyst, Builder, and Guardian—based on how they interact with and think about artificial intelligence, helping readers identify their own AI mindset or role.
Background
This is an interactive guide by AI researcher and writer "Bambamramfan" (pseudonym) that classifies people into four "archetypes" based on how they relate to advanced AI: Captains (eager to use AI as a tool for productivity), Crafters (who enjoy the process of working with AI), Critics (worried about risks and downsides), and Captives (who feel AI is being imposed on them). The piece is part of a broader online conversation, especially on LessWrong and tech Twitter, about AI attitudes going beyond the crude "accelerationist vs. doomer" binary. It draws on ideas from AI safety, effective altruism, and the "rationalist" community. The compass is meant as a reflective tool, not a rigorous personality test.