Just read the comment about not necessarily being famous EAs. I would also be willing to debate in favor of the position that US democracy faces a serious chance (~50%) of destabilizing, and that the probability and severity of consequences necessitate that EA treat it as a major X-factor.
Here is piece I wrote arguing that position (i have an unpublished one roughly twice the length)
I really like delving into neglected ideas and it’s the first time I’ve seen this one put quite so succinctly. It would absolutely be a topic I would hear more about. I’m going to read your post now.
Just read the comment about not necessarily being famous EAs. I would also be willing to debate in favor of the position that US democracy faces a serious chance (~50%) of destabilizing, and that the probability and severity of consequences necessitate that EA treat it as a major X-factor.
Here is piece I wrote arguing that position (i have an unpublished one roughly twice the length)
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/5Yk6MczhaeWiDCcv6/the-top-x-factor-ea-neglects-destabilization-of-the-united
I really like delving into neglected ideas and it’s the first time I’ve seen this one put quite so succinctly. It would absolutely be a topic I would hear more about. I’m going to read your post now.