To clarify, I’m not sure this is likely to be the best use of any individual EA’s time, but I think it can still be true that it’s potentially a good use of community resources, if intelligently directed.
I agree that perhaps “constitutionally” is too strong—what I mean is that EAs tend (generally) to have an interest in / awareness of these broadly meta-scientific topics.
In general, the argument I would make would be for greater attention to the possibility that mainstream causes deserve attention and more meta-level arguments for this case (like your post).
To clarify, I’m not sure this is likely to be the best use of any individual EA’s time, but I think it can still be true that it’s potentially a good use of community resources, if intelligently directed.
I agree that perhaps “constitutionally” is too strong—what I mean is that EAs tend (generally) to have an interest in / awareness of these broadly meta-scientific topics.
In general, the argument I would make would be for greater attention to the possibility that mainstream causes deserve attention and more meta-level arguments for this case (like your post).