As you point out in your post, this project would have the most impact if it encourages people who aren’t likely to engage in earn-to-give or an effective career to pursue an independent project. As such, I’d suggest that it would be better not to tie the podcast too closely to the EA brand, or assume prior knowledge of EA. The title you’re using at the moment would seem pretty confusing to anyone not already in the EA community.
I’ve been thinking quite a lot about something similar recently—not a podcast specifically, but a way to engage people outside the elitist circles that the EA movement tends to target in high impact projects. I’d love to chat to you directly if you’re interested in pursuing this.
Thanks for your thoughts. You make a good point—EA can be pretty alienating. There’s a trade-off: Within the EA community there is a ready-made audience, probably lots of potential guests, less of a need to explain foundational concepts. But less potential impact, perhaps, as the podcast might only marginally help insiders to increase their impact.
As you point out in your post, this project would have the most impact if it encourages people who aren’t likely to engage in earn-to-give or an effective career to pursue an independent project. As such, I’d suggest that it would be better not to tie the podcast too closely to the EA brand, or assume prior knowledge of EA. The title you’re using at the moment would seem pretty confusing to anyone not already in the EA community.
I’ve been thinking quite a lot about something similar recently—not a podcast specifically, but a way to engage people outside the elitist circles that the EA movement tends to target in high impact projects. I’d love to chat to you directly if you’re interested in pursuing this.
Yes, I like the idea of not using the words “effective altruism” in the title at all
Thanks for your thoughts. You make a good point—EA can be pretty alienating. There’s a trade-off: Within the EA community there is a ready-made audience, probably lots of potential guests, less of a need to explain foundational concepts. But less potential impact, perhaps, as the podcast might only marginally help insiders to increase their impact.
Definitely open to a change in title.
I’ve sent you a message.