That’s not to say it’s obvious what these commitments should be, since its more straightforward for making money.
My real point is that in normie land, charitability vs ostracism is the dichotomy. But I think in many cases EA already achieves more nuance, the norms demand proof of altruism in order to cash in on status.
Does that make sense? I think charitability is too strong of a norm and makes it too easy to be evil. I don’t even apply it to myself! Even if there are good reasons to do things that are indistinguishable from just being bad, that doesnt mean everyone should just get benefit of the doubt. I do think that specific pledges matter. The threat of conditional shunning matters.
That’s not to say it’s obvious what these commitments should be, since its more straightforward for making money.
My real point is that in normie land, charitability vs ostracism is the dichotomy. But I think in many cases EA already achieves more nuance, the norms demand proof of altruism in order to cash in on status.
Does that make sense? I think charitability is too strong of a norm and makes it too easy to be evil. I don’t even apply it to myself! Even if there are good reasons to do things that are indistinguishable from just being bad, that doesnt mean everyone should just get benefit of the doubt. I do think that specific pledges matter. The threat of conditional shunning matters.