My intuition is that what might be easier than “invest[ing] in less elitist grassroots EA outreach in order to minimize long-term EA movement PR damage” is simply projecting a different image of EA.
It seems like standard practice for large organizations / movements is to project an image that is substantially more diverse or more inclusive than the reality. It’s dishonest, but probably does broaden the base of people who engage with the brand. Eventually, reality starts to resemble the image.
Interesting take, thanks for sharing!
My intuition is that what might be easier than “invest[ing] in less elitist grassroots EA outreach in order to minimize long-term EA movement PR damage” is simply projecting a different image of EA.
It seems like standard practice for large organizations / movements is to project an image that is substantially more diverse or more inclusive than the reality. It’s dishonest, but probably does broaden the base of people who engage with the brand. Eventually, reality starts to resemble the image.