I appreciate the open communication shared in your post. However, I’d like to express a few reservations regarding the makeup of the working group. I’ve observed that a significant portion comprises either current or former trustees and senior executives from Effective Ventures. Considering that this organization has faced challenges in management and is presently under the scrutiny of the Charity Commission, this does raise concerns. Moreover, the absence of a representative from the animal welfare sector is noteworthy. While I recognize that the funding is derived from OP’s own resources, the outcomes have broad implications for the EA community. For many, it could influence pivotal career decisions. Thus, the responsibility associated with such initiatives cannot be overstated.
Agree. Inviting at least one person from a major neartermist organisation in EA such as Charity Entrepreneurship would have been helpful, to represent all “non-longtermists” in EA.
(disclaimer: I’m friends with some CE staff but not affiliated with the org in any way, and I lean towards longtermism myself)
I appreciate the open communication shared in your post. However, I’d like to express a few reservations regarding the makeup of the working group. I’ve observed that a significant portion comprises either current or former trustees and senior executives from Effective Ventures. Considering that this organization has faced challenges in management and is presently under the scrutiny of the Charity Commission, this does raise concerns. Moreover, the absence of a representative from the animal welfare sector is noteworthy. While I recognize that the funding is derived from OP’s own resources, the outcomes have broad implications for the EA community. For many, it could influence pivotal career decisions. Thus, the responsibility associated with such initiatives cannot be overstated.
Agree. Inviting at least one person from a major neartermist organisation in EA such as Charity Entrepreneurship would have been helpful, to represent all “non-longtermists” in EA.
(disclaimer: I’m friends with some CE staff but not affiliated with the org in any way, and I lean towards longtermism myself)
Also appreciate the transparency, thanks Bastian!