Yeah so I should have written this clearer. It’s making a few claims:
1. Rationalist retreat type things often require a level of intimacy and trust that means it’s probably ok for them to be more sensitive and have a lower bar for inviting people.
2. Often a lot of young EAs have status anxiety about being invited to things of actual low importance for their impact (e.g. circling). I’m signalling that these are overblown and these social activities are often overestimated in their enjoyment and status.
Yeah so I should have written this clearer. It’s making a few claims:
1. Rationalist retreat type things often require a level of intimacy and trust that means it’s probably ok for them to be more sensitive and have a lower bar for inviting people.
2. Often a lot of young EAs have status anxiety about being invited to things of actual low importance for their impact (e.g. circling). I’m signalling that these are overblown and these social activities are often overestimated in their enjoyment and status.