Thanks IanDavidMoss, I (unlike many other commenters here) also support the existence of what you call domain-specific EA.
If this “domain-specific EA” involves supporting existing charities to do good better, I would NOT be in favour of the EA community doing this. Not because it’s a bad thing, but because there are already people doing this (here’s 3 examples off the top of my head: http://www.thinknpc.org/, https://giving-evidence.com/, http://www.ces-vol.org.uk/)
If “domain-specific EA” involves providing guidance on which charities to donate to in a specific field, I agree that there is a gap in the market for this. I wouldn’t call it EA, but I think it would be valuable if it were possible. I even tried to do it—and now I’m doubtful about whether it is feasible. I promise I will write up on thoughts on this and share it here before long.
Thanks IanDavidMoss, I (unlike many other commenters here) also support the existence of what you call domain-specific EA.
If this “domain-specific EA” involves supporting existing charities to do good better, I would NOT be in favour of the EA community doing this. Not because it’s a bad thing, but because there are already people doing this (here’s 3 examples off the top of my head: http://www.thinknpc.org/, https://giving-evidence.com/, http://www.ces-vol.org.uk/)
If “domain-specific EA” involves providing guidance on which charities to donate to in a specific field, I agree that there is a gap in the market for this. I wouldn’t call it EA, but I think it would be valuable if it were possible. I even tried to do it—and now I’m doubtful about whether it is feasible. I promise I will write up on thoughts on this and share it here before long.