Ultimately, I see the goal of EA as more good experiences and less suffering. When you have a day thatâs ok instead of awful, when you make music that gives you satisfaction, when you have a good lunch or a good nap or a good experience of any kind, thatâs a win. Youâre not just here to create achievements, youâre here as a living being whose experiences matter.
Iâd echo Dave that talking to somebody (beyond LLMs) seems like a good idea. If youâre not already getting medical/âmental health care for depression, Iâd strongly suggest that too. I think this overview by Scott Alexander is a good place to think through some options, or maybe skip to some recommended steps for treating depression. Justisâ piece If youâre unhappy, consider leavingis worth a read for anybody who feels like theyâre not âsucceedingâ at EA.
Hey, Iâm sorry things have been feeling so bad!
Ultimately, I see the goal of EA as more good experiences and less suffering. When you have a day thatâs ok instead of awful, when you make music that gives you satisfaction, when you have a good lunch or a good nap or a good experience of any kind, thatâs a win. Youâre not just here to create achievements, youâre here as a living being whose experiences matter.
Iâd echo Dave that talking to somebody (beyond LLMs) seems like a good idea.
If youâre not already getting medical/âmental health care for depression, Iâd strongly suggest that too. I think this overview by Scott Alexander is a good place to think through some options, or maybe skip to some recommended steps for treating depression.
Justisâ piece If youâre unhappy, consider leaving is worth a read for anybody who feels like theyâre not âsucceedingâ at EA.