Thanks for the clarifications Cari, they definitely give a better picture of Good Ventures’ take on these questions.
“Both Good Ventures and GiveWell care deeply about protecting the long-term trajectory of civilization, and our research reflects this.”
It’s great to hear that news about Good Ventures. One thing I would add: I didn’t mean to imply that GiveWell places no significant weight on this, just that based on our conversations with various GiveWell staff that weight seem to be smaller (to a degree which varies depending on the staff member).
“We feel that we’re doing what we can in terms of paying for information directly.”
Glad to hear it.
“I hope that helps to clarify, and I also hope you and Nick will keep following and giving input on the GiveWell Labs effort, since it’s so closely aligned with your long-term thinking about strategic cause selection and philanthropy.”
We certainly will. As it happens, I just scheduled another meeting with GiveWell Labs yesterday.
Thanks for the clarifications Cari, they definitely give a better picture of Good Ventures’ take on these questions.
“Both Good Ventures and GiveWell care deeply about protecting the long-term trajectory of civilization, and our research reflects this.”
It’s great to hear that news about Good Ventures. One thing I would add: I didn’t mean to imply that GiveWell places no significant weight on this, just that based on our conversations with various GiveWell staff that weight seem to be smaller (to a degree which varies depending on the staff member).
“We feel that we’re doing what we can in terms of paying for information directly.”
Glad to hear it.
“I hope that helps to clarify, and I also hope you and Nick will keep following and giving input on the GiveWell Labs effort, since it’s so closely aligned with your long-term thinking about strategic cause selection and philanthropy.”
We certainly will. As it happens, I just scheduled another meeting with GiveWell Labs yesterday.