I remember there was this forum post with a list of selfish/egoistic reasons to be into effective altruism. I can’t find it right now, can anyone point me to it?
It contains things like:
EA gives me meaning in my life
EA provides me with an ingroup where I can have a high social status
I get to be friends with smart people
I can feel superior to most other people because I know that I am doing something to improve the world
I remember there was this forum post with a list of selfish/egoistic reasons to be into effective altruism. I can’t find it right now, can anyone point me to it?
It contains things like:
EA gives me meaning in my life
EA provides me with an ingroup where I can have a high social status
I get to be friends with smart people
I can feel superior to most other people because I know that I am doing something to improve the world
etc.
Are you referring to Unflattering reasons why I’m attracted to EA ?
Yes, that is the one! Thanks, Sarah. I wasn’t able to find it.
Is it this one?
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/bXP7mtkK6WRS4QMFv/are-bad-people-really-unwelcome-in-ea
I was referring to the one Sarah pointed out :)
Thanks for replying!