TL;DR: I (Erik, Community Builder at EA Switzerland) plan to launch a pilot project to create a structured, curated, video-based Effective Altruism learning platform. Putting together the curriculum and resources will start in two weeks, aiming for a launch in around two months. I’m seeking collaborators or pointers to existing projects — please comment here or reach out to me at erik@effectivealtruism.ch.
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As others have stated before and as I’ve experienced as a community builder in Switzerland, newcomers often face hurdles when exploring EA:
Resource overload: Too many scattered articles and no clear, structured path.
High entry barriers: Key concepts explained often through dense (academic) texts.
Lack of engaging, video-based learning: Few structured resources for visual learners.
To address these issues efficiently (80/20 approach), I aim to create a simple, structured platform that curates existing high-quality resources (like Kurzgesagt videos, EAG talks, etc.) into clear, engaging learning paths.
I plan to:
Begin compiling the curriculum and resources in about two weeks (24th of April).
Launch the platform pilot within approximately two months (Mid-June), testing it within the Swiss EA community to gather feedback.
I’ve checked with the CEA Online Content team, the Community Building Grant Programme network (covering 14 countries/cities), and looked for existing platforms. Currently, I’m not aware of a similar structured, video-focused platform being actively developed.
If you’re interested in joining this effort or aware of similar existing initiatives, please comment below or email me directly at erik@effectivealtruism.ch.
For some further thoughts/drafts (not polished), please see this document.
Planned Pilot Project: Curated Video-Based EA Learning Platform
TL;DR: I (Erik, Community Builder at EA Switzerland) plan to launch a pilot project to create a structured, curated, video-based Effective Altruism learning platform. Putting together the curriculum and resources will start in two weeks, aiming for a launch in around two months. I’m seeking collaborators or pointers to existing projects — please comment here or reach out to me at erik@effectivealtruism.ch.
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As others have stated before and as I’ve experienced as a community builder in Switzerland, newcomers often face hurdles when exploring EA:
Resource overload: Too many scattered articles and no clear, structured path.
High entry barriers: Key concepts explained often through dense (academic) texts.
Lack of engaging, video-based learning: Few structured resources for visual learners.
To address these issues efficiently (80/20 approach), I aim to create a simple, structured platform that curates existing high-quality resources (like Kurzgesagt videos, EAG talks, etc.) into clear, engaging learning paths.
I plan to:
Begin compiling the curriculum and resources in about two weeks (24th of April).
Launch the platform pilot within approximately two months (Mid-June), testing it within the Swiss EA community to gather feedback.
I’ve checked with the CEA Online Content team, the Community Building Grant Programme network (covering 14 countries/cities), and looked for existing platforms. Currently, I’m not aware of a similar structured, video-focused platform being actively developed.
If you’re interested in joining this effort or aware of similar existing initiatives, please comment below or email me directly at erik@effectivealtruism.ch.
For some further thoughts/drafts (not polished), please see this document.
Thanks for your input!