There are some “EA coaches”, though I’m not sure what balance they tend to strike between mental health and increasing productivity.
Scott Alexander has been compiling some articles here:
https://lorienpsych.com/
This is sort of meant as an early prototype of the ideas here:
https://slatestarcodex.com/2018/06/20/cost-disease-in-medicine-the-practical-perspective/
It seems pretty basic, but I’ve found it very useful. It’s rare to have any kind of source that is simultaneously A) high trust informally, B) from a conventionally credentialed expert and C) offering that advice sincerely in a way that aligns with your goals (as opposed to avoiding liability, etc).
I’m not sure generating more material is the way to go. I don’t have it all compiled, but I feel like there’s plenty of EA content along the lines of “don’t feel guilty all the time for not giving away all of your money”.
Also FWIW, I think a big part of what you’re describing in selection effects. EA might be the proximate cause of guilt, but it’s a community that selects for neurotic and scrupulous people.
There are some “EA coaches”, though I’m not sure what balance they tend to strike between mental health and increasing productivity.
Scott Alexander has been compiling some articles here: https://lorienpsych.com/ This is sort of meant as an early prototype of the ideas here: https://slatestarcodex.com/2018/06/20/cost-disease-in-medicine-the-practical-perspective/ It seems pretty basic, but I’ve found it very useful. It’s rare to have any kind of source that is simultaneously A) high trust informally, B) from a conventionally credentialed expert and C) offering that advice sincerely in a way that aligns with your goals (as opposed to avoiding liability, etc).
I’m not sure generating more material is the way to go. I don’t have it all compiled, but I feel like there’s plenty of EA content along the lines of “don’t feel guilty all the time for not giving away all of your money”.
Also FWIW, I think a big part of what you’re describing in selection effects. EA might be the proximate cause of guilt, but it’s a community that selects for neurotic and scrupulous people.