I see the “narcissism of small differences” dynamics already coming up subtly between EA sub-groups. I see some resentment toward the Bay Area rationalists and similar circles.
Also I found the the tech firm example helpful, and wouldn’t be surprised if other social movements became increasingly guarded against or dismissive of EAs’ aims because its philosophy is so captivating and its outreach is so aggressive to top-talent students.
I wonder how you imagine EA outreach looking differently? Do you think it should be slower?
I’m not sure exactly what I think, but I want it to be the case, and have the intuition that it’s best for us to be teaching students everything their university should have taught them. Part of that is how to make a difference in the world using an “EA-mindset”, but it’s also emotional intelligence, how to collaborate without hierarchy, how to hold multiple mindsets usefully, and how to understand and work with oneself.
Thanks for writing :)
I see the “narcissism of small differences” dynamics already coming up subtly between EA sub-groups. I see some resentment toward the Bay Area rationalists and similar circles.
Also I found the the tech firm example helpful, and wouldn’t be surprised if other social movements became increasingly guarded against or dismissive of EAs’ aims because its philosophy is so captivating and its outreach is so aggressive to top-talent students.
I wonder how you imagine EA outreach looking differently? Do you think it should be slower?
I’m not sure exactly what I think, but I want it to be the case, and have the intuition that it’s best for us to be teaching students everything their university should have taught them. Part of that is how to make a difference in the world using an “EA-mindset”, but it’s also emotional intelligence, how to collaborate without hierarchy, how to hold multiple mindsets usefully, and how to understand and work with oneself.