This reinforces a thought I’ve had for quite a while: the main advantage of EA is the optimism it brings, and the messaging should incorporate that optimism. “See all these problems in the world? Let’s fix them. seriously. Come join us”
Many EAs think there’s a large chance of extinction by 2100, so it’s a qualified optimism at most. Not to rain on your parade—I feel optimism that EA exists and it’s my own optimism that drew me to EA.
This reinforces a thought I’ve had for quite a while: the main advantage of EA is the optimism it brings, and the messaging should incorporate that optimism. “See all these problems in the world? Let’s fix them. seriously. Come join us”
Many EAs think there’s a large chance of extinction by 2100, so it’s a qualified optimism at most. Not to rain on your parade—I feel optimism that EA exists and it’s my own optimism that drew me to EA.