I have been excited about NYC having more of a longtermist presence for a long time ;) Thanks for pointing out some of NYC’s unique features/comparative advantages.
I would also add: there are just a ton of people who live within commuting distance to central NYC (like 20 million). -Having a strong EA presence in a populous city seems like an efficient way to market our ideas to a bunch of people. -NYC being high population density makes it an attractive place for people to live; odds are you can live near a bunch of your friends/family, and there will be lots of employment opportunities for non-EA partners. −36% of NYC residents were not born in the USA. NYC is super friendly to immigrants, which makes it an attractive place for the world’s best and brightest.
I have been excited about NYC having more of a longtermist presence for a long time ;) Thanks for pointing out some of NYC’s unique features/comparative advantages.
I would also add: there are just a ton of people who live within commuting distance to central NYC (like 20 million).
-Having a strong EA presence in a populous city seems like an efficient way to market our ideas to a bunch of people.
-NYC being high population density makes it an attractive place for people to live; odds are you can live near a bunch of your friends/family, and there will be lots of employment opportunities for non-EA partners.
−36% of NYC residents were not born in the USA. NYC is super friendly to immigrants, which makes it an attractive place for the world’s best and brightest.