This relates to something I’ve been thinking about for a while, namely bringing about positive small behavior changes. Imagine the positive impact we could have if we nudge people into better behaviors.
The bias you describe points to more highly valuing the impact of Development Media International as a direct-action charity.
It also suggests that we undervalue in our meta-activities as EAs the benefits of spreading positive small behaviors within the movement itself as a capacity-building strategy, and also on spreading positive small behavior changes within society more broadly. I will think more about this and this updates me toward getting Intentional Insights more oriented toward spreading small positive behavior changes in promoting effective giving. Thanks!
Peter, this is a good idea!
This relates to something I’ve been thinking about for a while, namely bringing about positive small behavior changes. Imagine the positive impact we could have if we nudge people into better behaviors.
The bias you describe points to more highly valuing the impact of Development Media International as a direct-action charity.
It also suggests that we undervalue in our meta-activities as EAs the benefits of spreading positive small behaviors within the movement itself as a capacity-building strategy, and also on spreading positive small behavior changes within society more broadly. I will think more about this and this updates me toward getting Intentional Insights more oriented toward spreading small positive behavior changes in promoting effective giving. Thanks!