I agree with you that the original comment, taken literally, is probably false and that EAs consorting with billionaires can still retain some power.
But I think the original comment by Berta had a good point in that there seemed to be a general naivete by EA about power and other people’s intentions. However, that is just from my vantage point as someone who does not work at an EA org and is not in any inner EA circle.
I think recent events have definitely lowered the general level of trust within the EA community. But that is not necessarily a good thing and I hope EA does not overcorrect, either. Getting the balance right will be tricky, but I think Berta was on the right track in that EA could benefit from thinking and talking about power more.
I agree with you that the original comment, taken literally, is probably false and that EAs consorting with billionaires can still retain some power.
But I think the original comment by Berta had a good point in that there seemed to be a general naivete by EA about power and other people’s intentions. However, that is just from my vantage point as someone who does not work at an EA org and is not in any inner EA circle.
I think recent events have definitely lowered the general level of trust within the EA community. But that is not necessarily a good thing and I hope EA does not overcorrect, either. Getting the balance right will be tricky, but I think Berta was on the right track in that EA could benefit from thinking and talking about power more.
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I’ve updated slightly downwards on the value of special information for what it’s worth. Especially my own.