Johan de Kock

An aspiration in my life is to make the biggest positive impact in the world that I can. In 2018 I started working on this goal as a junior paramedic and in 2019 by starting to be trained as a physiotherapist. My perspective shifted significantly after reading Factfulness by Hans Rosling, which inspired me to explore larger-scale global issues. This led me to pursue an interdisciplinary degree in Global Studies and to discover the research field and social community of Effective Altruism.

Since 2022, I’ve been actively involved in projects ranging from founding a local EA university group to launching an AI safety field building organization. Through these experiences and the completion of my bachelor programme, I discovered that my strengths seem to align best with AI governance research, a field I believe is fundamental for ensuring the responsible development of artificial intelligence.

Moving forward, my goal is to deepen my expertise in AI governance as a researcher and contribute to projects that advance this critical area. I am excited to connect with like-minded professionals and explore opportunities that allow me to make a meaningful impact.