(Sort of starting another thread here), based on my knowledge of how effective, reasonable boards function, I think there is a good chance there would be no governance you are describing for a number of reasons, and such governance when it occurs is usually performative. More subtly, this is not a defect, this is what should be done and how things are done in practice.
My guess is that this would have gone through (80%). In this case, having a strong singular founder and a billionaire donor increases the chances this goes through. Tegmark’s other communications choices, add to my sense this (I don’t have time to elaborate, they aren’t severe, but suggest a low sense of discipline and a sense of personal esteem).
I could be wrong (contrary evidence that would change my mind would be past actions or an unusually strong board member).
I’m a “long time” “animal welfare” “EA” and I’m confused by Jamie’s thread here.
I agree that I think it’s possible to co-opt and take credit, and this is bad.
I’m not sure this has happened here. I don’t understand Jamie’s purpose. I’m worried his comment is unnecessarily disagreeable.
It’s good to have good people (EA) do good work on animal welfare. It’s great if this list draws attention to work that we think EAs should support.