In this world there’s not a lot that isn’t touched by white savior colonialism. Perfectionism and productivity are good in moderation. When those things are taken to harmful extremes is when you fall into narcissism, racism and oppression. In one of the first chapters of ‘doing good better’ they talk about how aid was really helpful in countries in Africa and nowhere did they mention the reasons it wasn’t helpful, which goes against effectiveness.
I like the philosophy of effectiveness, but there needs to be a better way for the community to determine what’s effective.
It also depends on expertise. Sometimes it’s just a matter of staying in your lane. Someone who isn’t aware of social issues isn’t going to be a champion for it, just like I won’t for AI. I am trying to learn more about it but I won’t be good at it like my main interests.
In this world there’s not a lot that isn’t touched by white savior colonialism. Perfectionism and productivity are good in moderation. When those things are taken to harmful extremes is when you fall into narcissism, racism and oppression. In one of the first chapters of ‘doing good better’ they talk about how aid was really helpful in countries in Africa and nowhere did they mention the reasons it wasn’t helpful, which goes against effectiveness. I like the philosophy of effectiveness, but there needs to be a better way for the community to determine what’s effective. It also depends on expertise. Sometimes it’s just a matter of staying in your lane. Someone who isn’t aware of social issues isn’t going to be a champion for it, just like I won’t for AI. I am trying to learn more about it but I won’t be good at it like my main interests.