I must say, this anxiety is what happens when people adopt Utilitarianism as a moral philosophy instead of the actual goal of EA—to donate a certain % of first world incomes in an effective way. The jump to “maximise utility always” is one that can only lead to paralysis, anxiety, and nihilism, as many more capable than me have pointed out.
Great post!
I must say, this anxiety is what happens when people adopt Utilitarianism as a moral philosophy instead of the actual goal of EA—to donate a certain % of first world incomes in an effective way. The jump to “maximise utility always” is one that can only lead to paralysis, anxiety, and nihilism, as many more capable than me have pointed out.