by helping other people as much as possible, without any expectation of your favours being returned in the near future ā you end up being much more successful, in a wide variety of settings, in the long run.
This is what you mention, and I agree with it. But
if you and I share the same values, the social situation is very different: if I help you achieve your aims, then thatās a success, in terms of achieving my aims too. Titting constitutes winning in and of itself ā thereās no need for a tat in reward. For this reason, we should expect very different norms than we are used to be optimal: giving and helping others will be a good thing to do much more often than it would be if we were all self-interested.
One of the incredible strengths of the EA community is that we all share values and share the same end-goals. This gives us a remarkable potential for much more in-depth cooperation than is normal in businesses or other settings where people are out for themselves. So next time you talk to another effective altruist, ask them how you can help them achieve their aims. It can be a great way of achieving what you value.
I really think altruism/āvalue-alignment is a strength, and a group would lose a lot of efficiency by not valuing it.
(Of course, itās not the only thing that matters)
Some quotes helping other altruists:
This is what you mention, and I agree with it.
But
I really think altruism/āvalue-alignment is a strength, and a group would lose a lot of efficiency by not valuing it.
(Of course, itās not the only thing that matters)