Do not say anything or cite any data that could be interpreted or misinterpreted as racist (keeping in mind that some people will be highly motivated to interpret them in this way).
Tailor your message to what you can say/cite. For example, perhaps frame the cause as one of pure justice/fairness (as opposed to consequentialist altruism), e.g., it’s simply unfair that some people can not afford genetic enhancement while others can. (Added: But please think this through carefully to prevent undesirable side effects, e.g., making some people want to ban genetic enhancement altogether.)
You may need to start a new identity in order to successfully do the above.
More specifically, you don’t need to talk about what causes group differences in IQ to make a consequentialist case for genetic enhancement, since there is no direct connection between what causes existing differences and what the best interventions are. So one possible way forward is just to directly compare the cost-effectiveness of different ways of raising intelligence.
Some suggestions for you to consider:
Target a different (non-EA) audience.
Do not say anything or cite any data that could be interpreted or misinterpreted as racist (keeping in mind that some people will be highly motivated to interpret them in this way).
Tailor your message to what you can say/cite. For example, perhaps frame the cause as one of pure justice/fairness (as opposed to consequentialist altruism), e.g., it’s simply unfair that some people can not afford genetic enhancement while others can. (Added: But please think this through carefully to prevent undesirable side effects, e.g., making some people want to ban genetic enhancement altogether.)
You may need to start a new identity in order to successfully do the above.
Thank you. I think these are good suggestions.
More specifically, you don’t need to talk about what causes group differences in IQ to make a consequentialist case for genetic enhancement, since there is no direct connection between what causes existing differences and what the best interventions are. So one possible way forward is just to directly compare the cost-effectiveness of different ways of raising intelligence.