You might find some of Open Phil’s work on the history of philanthropy relevant to your question. They’ve studied certain philanthropy-driven changes, including the rise of the conservative legal movement, which (somewhat like EA) spread through elite universities using talks, debates, and other idea-driven events.
You might find some of Open Phil’s work on the history of philanthropy relevant to your question. They’ve studied certain philanthropy-driven changes, including the rise of the conservative legal movement, which (somewhat like EA) spread through elite universities using talks, debates, and other idea-driven events.