As someone concerned with movement-building from the perspective of how the EA movement looks to outsiders, we should consider the costs and benefits from a PR perspective of this move.
I think the proportions in which EAs donate have very little to do with public perception. For example, lots of people like to complain about how EAs care too much about AI safety even though only about 1% of EAs’ money goes toward AI safety.
Good point! I will update my point to being concerned with how the EA movement talks about its priorities in donations, versus how much people actually donate.
I think the proportions in which EAs donate have very little to do with public perception. For example, lots of people like to complain about how EAs care too much about AI safety even though only about 1% of EAs’ money goes toward AI safety.
Good point! I will update my point to being concerned with how the EA movement talks about its priorities in donations, versus how much people actually donate.