+1 to everything Nick said, especially the last sentence. I’m glad this paper was published; I think it makes some valid points (which doesn’t mean I agree with everything), and I don’t see the case that it presents any risks or harms that should have made the authors consider withholding it. Furthermore, I think it’s good for EA to be publicly examined and critiqued, so I think there are substantial potential harms from discouraging this general sort of work.
Whoever told you that funders would be upset by your publishing this piece, they didn’t speak for Open Philanthropy. If there’s an easy way to ensure they see this comment (and Nick’s), it might be helpful to do so.
+1 to everything Nick said, especially the last sentence. I’m glad this paper was published; I think it makes some valid points (which doesn’t mean I agree with everything), and I don’t see the case that it presents any risks or harms that should have made the authors consider withholding it. Furthermore, I think it’s good for EA to be publicly examined and critiqued, so I think there are substantial potential harms from discouraging this general sort of work.
Whoever told you that funders would be upset by your publishing this piece, they didn’t speak for Open Philanthropy. If there’s an easy way to ensure they see this comment (and Nick’s), it might be helpful to do so.