Just to add to this (or maybe just say it in different terms)
I think that EA, when taken to certain logical conclusions, can seem ruthless and cold-hearted.
Here, it’s very difficult to optimize for both: 1. We want to make sure that we hire people such that we get the best straightforward ROI. 2. We want to make sure that the process is “fair” for applicants in some larger moralistic way.
There’s often tradeoffs here. Optimizing for (1) often comes with doing inexpensive and fast searches for talent, then paying the least that you need to. Optimizing for (2) often comes with extensive application processes and higher costs.
I think that the question is complex and nuanced, so I wouldn’t recommend going completely on the side of (1). At the same time, I could understand that a lot of people nervous about maximizing EV would generally stay close to (1).
Just to add to this (or maybe just say it in different terms)
I think that EA, when taken to certain logical conclusions, can seem ruthless and cold-hearted.
Here, it’s very difficult to optimize for both:
1. We want to make sure that we hire people such that we get the best straightforward ROI.
2. We want to make sure that the process is “fair” for applicants in some larger moralistic way.
There’s often tradeoffs here. Optimizing for (1) often comes with doing inexpensive and fast searches for talent, then paying the least that you need to. Optimizing for (2) often comes with extensive application processes and higher costs.
I think that the question is complex and nuanced, so I wouldn’t recommend going completely on the side of (1). At the same time, I could understand that a lot of people nervous about maximizing EV would generally stay close to (1).