Sure. So, consider x-risk as an example cause area. It is a pretty broad cause area and contains secondary causes like mitigating AI-risk or Biorisk. Developing this as a common cause area involves advances like understanding what are the different risks, identifying relevant political and legal actions, making a strong ethical case, and gathering broad support.
So even if we think that the best interventions are likely in, say, AI-safety, it might be better to develop a community around a broader cause area. (So, here I’m thinking of cause area more like that in Givewell’s 2013 definition).
Sure. So, consider x-risk as an example cause area. It is a pretty broad cause area and contains secondary causes like mitigating AI-risk or Biorisk. Developing this as a common cause area involves advances like understanding what are the different risks, identifying relevant political and legal actions, making a strong ethical case, and gathering broad support.
So even if we think that the best interventions are likely in, say, AI-safety, it might be better to develop a community around a broader cause area. (So, here I’m thinking of cause area more like that in Givewell’s 2013 definition).