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can you guys give him a cuter picture. he's just so cute. i don't think the one on his page really does a good service to how cute he is. he's one of the cutest and most likeable personalities and faces of transhumanism, and i think its worth playing up these qualities in transhumanists where they can be found. and michael vassar is a TOTAL qtpi. you can't say he's not. plus his picture is kind of out of date. especially for a transhumanist such as himself seven years is a long time. thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Buckwheatloaf (talk • contribs)

No biographical details are cited to verifiable third-party reliable sources, which is not up to standard for a WP:BLP that's been around six years. MetaMed is notable and has an article; suggest merging there - David Gerard (talk) 18:30, 17 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

No objections, merging - David Gerard (talk) 13:23, 5 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I've reverted the notability and primary source tags. This NY Mag article, this article by Harper's, and Chapter 3 of Our Final Invention are all reliable secondary sources, and they all have large chunks dedicated to Vassar personally, which clearly establishes notability. IIRC, the current article content is all verifiable in these three sources, though it's possible I forgot some bits. Even if that weren't true, it's frequently OK to use self-published sources in BLPs (WP:BLPSELFPUB), though of course they don't contribute to notability. Spectra239 (talk) 09:18, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

• I agree that the article needs inline cites (and added an inline cite tag), but that's a separate issue. Spectra239 (talk) 09:19, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

ehh, fair enough. That list of ref links does indeed need digesting into the article though - David Gerard (talk) 11:58, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

• • Done Spectra239 (talk) 09:50, 30 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  Hi David, In 2016 spectra239 wrote “I've reverted the notability and primary source tags. This NY Mag article, this article by Harper's, and Chapter 3 of Our Final Inventionare all reliable secondary sources, and they all have large chunks dedicated to Vassar personally, which clearly establishes notability. IIRC, the current article content is all verifiable in these three sources, though it's possible I forgot some bits. Even if that weren't true, it's frequently OK to use self-published sources in BLPs (WP:BLPSELFPUB), though of course they don't contribute to notability. Spectra239(talk) 09:18, 29 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

  To which you responded: “ehh, fair enough. That list of ref links does indeed need digesting into the article though” - David Gerard (talk) 11:58, 29 January 2016

  Your comment of “fair enough” seems to indicate validation of the comment including the person’s “clearly established notability.”

  But then, you deleted the page and redirected the page despite the person meeting Wikipedia person notability guidelines. Please justify yourself. MiaConstantine (talk) 01:16, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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This article was created by now-blocked sock per this SPI Jytdog (talk) 11:41, 23 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect back to MetaMed as it was? Merging whatever sensibly should be? - David Gerard (talk) 13:11, 23 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

It's been a month, I've just culled all the dubious refs. We need verifiable third-party RSes for a BLP, then this stuff can be put back as we find it ... or the article can go back to MetaMed if that looks a better idea - David Gerard (talk) 23:24, 18 May 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Last call before redirecting this puff piece back to MetaMed - David Gerard (talk) 17:17, 3 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Redirected - David Gerard (talk) 08:35, 18 July 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Michael Vassar meets Wikipedia’s notability standards for a person under multiple criteria outlined in the General Notability Guideline (GNG) and Wikipedia’s specific criteria for academics, scientists, and entrepreneurs.

1. General Notability Guideline (GNG)

To be considered notable under Wikipedia’s GNG, a person must have received significant coverage in multiple reliable, independent sources. Vassar satisfies this requirement with in-depth coverage in reputable publications such as: Harper’s Magazine: Feature article discussing his views on AI risk and MetaMed.Frank, Sam (January 2015). "Come With Us If You Want to Live". Harper’s Magazine. The Chronicle of Higher Education: Discusses his leadership at the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI).Chen, Angela (September 11, 2014). "Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat?". The Chronicle of Higher Education. New York Magazine: Covers his role in MetaMed and the company’s attempt to innovate in personalized medicine.Mitchell, Luke (June 16, 2013). "The $250,000 Physical". New York Magazine. • Forbes: Discusses his advocacy for AI safety and the Singularity Summit.Myers, Courtney Boyd (October 2, 2009). "Calling All Transhumanists". Forbes. The Independent: Examines his involvement in futurism and AI risk discussions.Hodgkinson, Mike (September 11, 2010). "Revenge of the nerds: Should we listen to futurists or are they leading us towards apocalypse?". The Independent.

These sources provide significant, independent coverage beyond passing mentions, fulfilling Wikipedia’s General Notability Guidelines. 2. Notability for Scientists and Academics

Wikipedia’s notability criteria for academics, scientists, and technologists states that a person is notable if they: Have made significant contributions to their field Have held a prominent leadership role in a notable organization. Have been widely cited or covered in major media

Vassar meets these criteria due to:

President of MIRI (2007-2012): He led one of the most influential AI safety organizations, developing strategies for preventing existential risks from artificial intelligence.

Organizer of the Singularity Summit: This annual conference, featuring prominent figures such as Ray Kurzweil and Peter Thiel, is one of the most notable gatherings discussing AI and transhumanism.

Publications and research on molecular nanotechnology risks: Co-authored work with Robert Freitas on nanotechnology safety, further establishing his credibility in future-oriented risk assessment.

Cited in books on AI safety: He is referenced in James Barrat’s, Final Invention, a widely read book on AI risk.

These contributions place him in the category of individuals who have made notable advancements in technology policy and risk analysis, making him a strong candidate for a Wikipedia page. 3. Notability as an Entrepreneur

Wikipedia’s notability guidelines for businesspeople and entrepreneurs include individuals who:

Have founded a company that received significant media attention

Have influenced industry practices or created an innovative business model

Vassar meets these criteria due to: Co-founder of MetaMed (2012-2015): MetaMed aimed to revolutionize personalized medicine using AI and rationalist methodologies. The company was backed by prominent investors like Peter Thiel and Jaan Tallinn."MetaMed Research". Wikipedia. It was covered extensively in New York Magazine, Wired, and Harper’s Magazine, highlighting its innovative approach to healthcare. Advisor to Nanotronics Imaging: A notable startup in the nanotechnology field.

These roles demonstrate that he has notability in the business world, reinforcing the case for his Wikipedia page.

Conclusion

Michael Vassar meets multiple Wikipedia notability criteria across three different domains: ✔ General Notability (Significant coverage in major independent sources) ✔ Notability as a Scientist (Leadership in AI safety and nanotechnology risk research) ✔ Notability as an Entrepreneur (Co-founding MetaMed and influencing AI-driven healthcare)

Given his leadership in AI safety, his involvement in highly publicized organizations, and his work in personalized medicine, Vassar qualifies for a Wikipedia page under Wikipedia’s notability standards. MiaConstantine (talk) 01:31, 14 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]