It is interesting how so many EA think of EA as an ‘apolitical’ movement, e.g. that EA is beyond left and right because it’s data-driven and not ideology-driven.
That does not make sense to me. Personally I’m an opportunist. When the Tories create the AISI, it’s politics. When the left endorses campaigns promoting animal welfare and plant-base options, it’s politics. When CoefficientGiving works on land reforms, it’s politics.
I like to think in terms of cause-area and which party is the most well-placed to push for progress in these causes; which means I’m ready to collaborate with everyone who advocates for sensible things.
It is interesting how so many EA think of EA as an ‘apolitical’ movement, e.g. that EA is beyond left and right because it’s data-driven and not ideology-driven.
That does not make sense to me. Personally I’m an opportunist. When the Tories create the AISI, it’s politics. When the left endorses campaigns promoting animal welfare and plant-base options, it’s politics. When CoefficientGiving works on land reforms, it’s politics.
I like to think in terms of cause-area and which party is the most well-placed to push for progress in these causes; which means I’m ready to collaborate with everyone who advocates for sensible things.