Agree strongly with this. SBF should have nearly zero implications for the broader EA movement. Most EAs have nothing to do with cryptocurrencies or FTX. Nothing about EA philosophy depends the success of cryptocurrencies or FTX.
To the extent there are lessons for the movement here, EAs should learn not to become overly reliant on one person, financially or reputationally. EA needs stand on its philosophical merits rather than its association with individuals. There is some chance Will MacAskill or Toby Ord will do something embarrassing at some point. EA institutions should work to build a broad enough coalition and a deep enough base of financial support that this wouldn’t be catastrophic.
Agree strongly with this. SBF should have nearly zero implications for the broader EA movement. Most EAs have nothing to do with cryptocurrencies or FTX. Nothing about EA philosophy depends the success of cryptocurrencies or FTX.
To the extent there are lessons for the movement here, EAs should learn not to become overly reliant on one person, financially or reputationally. EA needs stand on its philosophical merits rather than its association with individuals. There is some chance Will MacAskill or Toby Ord will do something embarrassing at some point. EA institutions should work to build a broad enough coalition and a deep enough base of financial support that this wouldn’t be catastrophic.