I just want to second Peter’s comments—your discussion of downside risks was really thoughtful and cogent.
Of the risks you identified, I’m personally most concerned about 80k contributing to a negative feedback loop on demographic diversity (public perception of EA becomes that it is demographically homogenous → people who don’t match those demographic characteristics are rightfully more skeptical of EA → recruitment efforts target demographically skewed areas because engagement in them is higher → public perception of EA as demographically homogenous solidifies → …). I look forward to seeing what you find in your investigation of methods of improving 80k’s demographic reach!
I just want to second Peter’s comments—your discussion of downside risks was really thoughtful and cogent.
Of the risks you identified, I’m personally most concerned about 80k contributing to a negative feedback loop on demographic diversity (public perception of EA becomes that it is demographically homogenous → people who don’t match those demographic characteristics are rightfully more skeptical of EA → recruitment efforts target demographically skewed areas because engagement in them is higher → public perception of EA as demographically homogenous solidifies → …). I look forward to seeing what you find in your investigation of methods of improving 80k’s demographic reach!