I think even if there’s no tension, there could still be an open question about how you think your actions generate value. For example, cause-neutral-Jeff could be donating to AMF because he thinks it’s the charity with the highest expected value per $, or because he’s risk averse and thinks it’s the best if you’re going for a trade off between expected value and low variance in value per $, or because he wants to encourage other charities to be as transparent and impact focused as AMF. So although it’s not surprising that cause-neutral-Jeff focuses his donations on just one charity, and that it’s AMF, it’s still interesting to hear the answer to ‘why does he donate to AMF?’.
But I agree, it’s difficult not to slide between definitions on a concept like cause neutrality, and I’m sorry I’m not as clear as I’d like to be.
I think even if there’s no tension, there could still be an open question about how you think your actions generate value. For example, cause-neutral-Jeff could be donating to AMF because he thinks it’s the charity with the highest expected value per $, or because he’s risk averse and thinks it’s the best if you’re going for a trade off between expected value and low variance in value per $, or because he wants to encourage other charities to be as transparent and impact focused as AMF. So although it’s not surprising that cause-neutral-Jeff focuses his donations on just one charity, and that it’s AMF, it’s still interesting to hear the answer to ‘why does he donate to AMF?’.
But I agree, it’s difficult not to slide between definitions on a concept like cause neutrality, and I’m sorry I’m not as clear as I’d like to be.
Not really your fault. I’m starting to think the words inherently mean many things and are confusing.
Thanks for the posts.