Dario Amodei read Ray Kurzweil’s book on the Singularity in 2007. He told a friend that AI could surpass human intelligence in their lifetimes. He became absorbed in blogs discussing AI’s existential risks. He also engaged with GiveWell’s debates on effective philanthropy. These influences still shape his thinking today. He is now the CEO of Anthropic. The company is preparing for a major public listing this month. His worldview centers on mathematical reasoning to change humanity’s future.