Ben—good idea. I think the crucial thing would be to phrase the questions about these issues as neutrally and factually as possible, to avoid responses biases in either direction.
Ideally EA would ask just about actual first-hand experiences of the individual, rather than general perceptions, impressions based on rumors and media coverage, or second/third-hand reports.
Here’s something else I’d like to know on that survey:
what proportion of respondents wants to post on EAF or engage in other discussions they think are important for EA’s goals, but don’t, or will only do so anonymously because they are worried about the consequences?
how does that compare to the proportion who feel free to contribute without fear of retribution?
what proportion thinks they have been in fact passed over for an opportunity because they have criticized EA or said something else “politically incorrect” here?
Ben—good idea. I think the crucial thing would be to phrase the questions about these issues as neutrally and factually as possible, to avoid responses biases in either direction.
Ideally EA would ask just about actual first-hand experiences of the individual, rather than general perceptions, impressions based on rumors and media coverage, or second/third-hand reports.
Here’s something else I’d like to know on that survey:
what proportion of respondents wants to post on EAF or engage in other discussions they think are important for EA’s goals, but don’t, or will only do so anonymously because they are worried about the consequences?
how does that compare to the proportion who feel free to contribute without fear of retribution?
what proportion thinks they have been in fact passed over for an opportunity because they have criticized EA or said something else “politically incorrect” here?