This is a great post. Further, some completed basic research in the humanities/social sciences could provide useful insights for longtermism without the need to complete any original research. For example, reading through some historical case studies and synthesizing potential takeaways for longtermism.
Notably, research for longtermism can easily overlap with other cause areas, such as reducing existential risk or catastrophes. There’s low-hanging fruit here.
I’m currently working (Summer 2021) with Effective Altruism for Christians on increasing research in theology/religion and EA, so I have a special interest in the first item on the list, “1. Study future-oriented beliefs in certain religions or groups”. Recommendations are welcome!
This is a great post. Further, some completed basic research in the humanities/social sciences could provide useful insights for longtermism without the need to complete any original research. For example, reading through some historical case studies and synthesizing potential takeaways for longtermism.
Notably, research for longtermism can easily overlap with other cause areas, such as reducing existential risk or catastrophes. There’s low-hanging fruit here.
I’m currently working (Summer 2021) with Effective Altruism for Christians on increasing research in theology/religion and EA, so I have a special interest in the first item on the list, “1. Study future-oriented beliefs in certain religions or groups”. Recommendations are welcome!