Thanks for chiming in. No worries at all about the existential crisis, I see it as part of the journey (and I actively requested it) :) I actually think these moments of doubt are important to progress in my mission in EA (similarly laid out by JWS in his post). I usually don’t do this, but the post was a good way for me to vent and help me process some of the ideas + get feedback.
You’ve broken down my jumbled thoughts really well. It is helpful to see the three points laid out like that. They each deserve their own space, and I appreciate you giving them that.
I think you’re right that cluelessness is kind of its own beast, regardless of where one stands on suffering-focused ethics.
Anyway, thanks for the thoughtful response and for helping me untangle my thoughts.
Hey Jim,
Thanks for chiming in. No worries at all about the existential crisis, I see it as part of the journey (and I actively requested it) :) I actually think these moments of doubt are important to progress in my mission in EA (similarly laid out by JWS in his post). I usually don’t do this, but the post was a good way for me to vent and help me process some of the ideas + get feedback.
You’ve broken down my jumbled thoughts really well. It is helpful to see the three points laid out like that. They each deserve their own space, and I appreciate you giving them that.
I think you’re right that cluelessness is kind of its own beast, regardless of where one stands on suffering-focused ethics.
Anyway, thanks for the thoughtful response and for helping me untangle my thoughts.