I’m Alasdair, I work as a paralegal/legal trainee in London in public interest law and I am a Giving What We Can member.
My interest in EA stemmed from two things. First re-reading much of the less wrong archives and being interested but sceptical about a lot of the things discussed on that site. Second, a growing recognition in my study of human rights law of how little a lot of “activism” actually helps people.
My other interests include getting slightly less terrible at Go (15kyu), and trying to become a more well rounded person. I’m particularly interested in the science of mental health, motivation and instrumental rationality and how it relates to things like akrasia, fitness, anxiety and so on.
My favourite radio station is FIPRadio which broadcasts from Paris and has relieved me of the burden of having any knowledge of music since they have better taste and refinement than I ever did.
That’s great, Alasdair. I like how your experience is eclectic based on your interests mentioned, but most of it seems applicable to practicing effective altruism.
I’m Alasdair, I work as a paralegal/legal trainee in London in public interest law and I am a Giving What We Can member.
My interest in EA stemmed from two things. First re-reading much of the less wrong archives and being interested but sceptical about a lot of the things discussed on that site. Second, a growing recognition in my study of human rights law of how little a lot of “activism” actually helps people.
My other interests include getting slightly less terrible at Go (15kyu), and trying to become a more well rounded person. I’m particularly interested in the science of mental health, motivation and instrumental rationality and how it relates to things like akrasia, fitness, anxiety and so on.
My favourite radio station is FIPRadio which broadcasts from Paris and has relieved me of the burden of having any knowledge of music since they have better taste and refinement than I ever did.
That’s great, Alasdair. I like how your experience is eclectic based on your interests mentioned, but most of it seems applicable to practicing effective altruism.