I think most people on this forum would agree that the rest of the philanthropy sector would benefit from more contact with EA, but the question is whether the world would benefit from it [more than what EAs would otherwise be doing]. Interested to hear your thoughts on that
I think the world would unquestionably benefit from a more efficient/effective philanthropy sector. A central tenet of EA seems to be that the philanthropic sector is too inefficient. I think that sentiment is very uncontroversial, even among those operating within the sector. Engaging with those in the sector that share your core values, and helping them become more efficient, is a great way to maximize impact (in my view). I also think the statement ‘more than what EAs would otherwise be doing’ reflects a scarcity mindset that made a lot more sense in days past. EA has traditionally been a small movement, it doesn’t have to remain that way.
I think most people on this forum would agree that the rest of the philanthropy sector would benefit from more contact with EA, but the question is whether the world would benefit from it [more than what EAs would otherwise be doing]. Interested to hear your thoughts on that
I think the world would unquestionably benefit from a more efficient/effective philanthropy sector. A central tenet of EA seems to be that the philanthropic sector is too inefficient. I think that sentiment is very uncontroversial, even among those operating within the sector. Engaging with those in the sector that share your core values, and helping them become more efficient, is a great way to maximize impact (in my view). I also think the statement ‘more than what EAs would otherwise be doing’ reflects a scarcity mindset that made a lot more sense in days past. EA has traditionally been a small movement, it doesn’t have to remain that way.