I think this was a good post, but I disagree with it. I think “If we are looking at the benefit of eradicating cancer purely from its benefit on life expectancy, it seems like it might not have the most profound impact, especially given how much current investment goes into it” is a worse statement than what Will actually said. It’s harder to understand, less punchy, and less likely to get traction. It’s fundamentally saying the same thing as what Will actually said but with a lot more hedging.
I don’t think what Will actually said made EA look unrigorous in this case.
I think this was a good post, but I disagree with it. I think “If we are looking at the benefit of eradicating cancer purely from its benefit on life expectancy, it seems like it might not have the most profound impact, especially given how much current investment goes into it” is a worse statement than what Will actually said. It’s harder to understand, less punchy, and less likely to get traction. It’s fundamentally saying the same thing as what Will actually said but with a lot more hedging.
I don’t think what Will actually said made EA look unrigorous in this case.