I really like this point, but I also empathize with the desire for strong public voices focused on pitching EA ideas to the world. It does feel like it’s easier to promote ideas when consistent sets of individuals are spokespeople and public influencers. I hope organizations and the community overall can promote a diverse set of individuals to that sort of platform without blind hero worship in the way you’ve described here!
I really like this point, but I also empathize with the desire for strong public voices focused on pitching EA ideas to the world. It does feel like it’s easier to promote ideas when consistent sets of individuals are spokespeople and public influencers. I hope organizations and the community overall can promote a diverse set of individuals to that sort of platform without blind hero worship in the way you’ve described here!