I think the focused approach you suggested in terms of getting more in-depth into specific methods and beneficiaries is quite helpful. However, I would enrich this approach through the concept of goal factoring, namely achieving a number of goals at once.
For example, it may be the case that inventing a new, effective, and cheap treatment for depression may address several beneficiaries: 1) those with depression now in rich and poor countries; 2) those in the future with depression in rich and poor countries; 3) if the pill has the same positive benefit for animals, then it would address animal suffering as well.
Really nice follow-up, Michelle!
I think the focused approach you suggested in terms of getting more in-depth into specific methods and beneficiaries is quite helpful. However, I would enrich this approach through the concept of goal factoring, namely achieving a number of goals at once.
For example, it may be the case that inventing a new, effective, and cheap treatment for depression may address several beneficiaries: 1) those with depression now in rich and poor countries; 2) those in the future with depression in rich and poor countries; 3) if the pill has the same positive benefit for animals, then it would address animal suffering as well.