I resonate deeply with your sadness. What helps me stay anchored is identifying EA primarily as a personal commitment and life philosophy rather than merely as a movement. This perspective keeps my dedication resilient, rooted in the core EA value of boundless determination to better the world, regardless of external disruptions or individual mistakes.
Movements inevitably face setbacks and crises, but the philosophical essence of EA—its unwavering commitment to improving the world—remains solid. The movement serves as a practical tool for amplifying these core values, even if it occasionally falters.
Controversies offer opportunities to recommit individually and collectively to fundamental EA principles such as transparency, humility, and rigorous inquiry. Rather than depending solely on central figures, these moments encourage broader ownership and individual agency.
Ultimately, the enduring strength of EA lies not in flawless execution but in the earnest pursuit of doing the most good we can with the resources available. This foundational ideal, characterized by thoughtful compassion and pragmatic action, is deeply worth preserving.
Thank you for the view! While I do agree with this and I’m definitely not giving up on the EA ideals, I don’t think this actually helps to solve the problem that nowadays, it can be highly problematic to simply promote these ideas using their real name.
This stems from a problem with the movement, not the ideas, but it hurts the ideas as well.
I have already had several experiences when someone knew about EA, but they had a very poor and strongly negative understanding of it, which made them reject the discussion or cooperation from the start.
I resonate deeply with your sadness. What helps me stay anchored is identifying EA primarily as a personal commitment and life philosophy rather than merely as a movement. This perspective keeps my dedication resilient, rooted in the core EA value of boundless determination to better the world, regardless of external disruptions or individual mistakes.
Movements inevitably face setbacks and crises, but the philosophical essence of EA—its unwavering commitment to improving the world—remains solid. The movement serves as a practical tool for amplifying these core values, even if it occasionally falters.
Controversies offer opportunities to recommit individually and collectively to fundamental EA principles such as transparency, humility, and rigorous inquiry. Rather than depending solely on central figures, these moments encourage broader ownership and individual agency.
Ultimately, the enduring strength of EA lies not in flawless execution but in the earnest pursuit of doing the most good we can with the resources available. This foundational ideal, characterized by thoughtful compassion and pragmatic action, is deeply worth preserving.
Thank you for the view! While I do agree with this and I’m definitely not giving up on the EA ideals, I don’t think this actually helps to solve the problem that nowadays, it can be highly problematic to simply promote these ideas using their real name.
This stems from a problem with the movement, not the ideas, but it hurts the ideas as well.
I have already had several experiences when someone knew about EA, but they had a very poor and strongly negative understanding of it, which made them reject the discussion or cooperation from the start.