A bit strong, but about right. The strategy the rationalists describe seems to stem from a desire to ensure their own intellectual development, which is, after all, the rationalist project. By disregarding social norms you can start conversing with lots of people about lots of stuff you otherwise wouldnât have been able to. Tempting, however, my own (intellectual) freedom is not my primary concern; my primary concern is the overall happiness (or feelings, if you will) of others, and certain social norms are there to protect that.
To me, it sounds like youâre saying, âBob is developing a more healthy relationship with EAâ.
Oh just a quick clarificationâ I wasnât trying to say anything about Bob or Bobâs relationship with EA here.
I just wanted to chime in with my own experience (which is not the same as Bobâs but shares one similarity in that theyâre both in the ârethinking oneâs relationship with the EA community/âmovementâ umbrella).
More generally, I suspect many forum readers are grappling with this question of âwhat do I want my relationship with the EA community/âmovement to beâ. Given this, it might be useful for more people to share how theyâve processed these questions (whether theyâre related to the recent Manifold events or related to other things that have caused people to question their affiliation with EA).
A bit strong, but about right. The strategy the rationalists describe seems to stem from a desire to ensure their own intellectual development, which is, after all, the rationalist project. By disregarding social norms you can start conversing with lots of people about lots of stuff you otherwise wouldnât have been able to. Tempting, however, my own (intellectual) freedom is not my primary concern; my primary concern is the overall happiness (or feelings, if you will) of others, and certain social norms are there to protect that.
Oh just a quick clarificationâ I wasnât trying to say anything about Bob or Bobâs relationship with EA here.
I just wanted to chime in with my own experience (which is not the same as Bobâs but shares one similarity in that theyâre both in the ârethinking oneâs relationship with the EA community/âmovementâ umbrella).
More generally, I suspect many forum readers are grappling with this question of âwhat do I want my relationship with the EA community/âmovement to beâ. Given this, it might be useful for more people to share how theyâve processed these questions (whether theyâre related to the recent Manifold events or related to other things that have caused people to question their affiliation with EA).