@profoundlyyyy @abcampbell ha hard to generalize but yeah I think several have talked about being overwhelmed w complexities & philosophical debate and realizing the way forward is to just build something useful and learn as we go
@profoundlyyyy @abcampbell Wrt charity, I know some are scrounging for funds for their startup so not really in giving mode, but GiveDirectly is default e/acc charity for others- let the poor spend in the market, rather than inefficient patronizing charities
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Reply · Dec 8, 2024@arithmoquine it's an annoying conversation because it's more opposed to EA in practice than EA in theory; like, wrt global poverty e/acc says go fund…Reply · Oct 28, 2022@leashless @banks10v24 Thank you for sharing! How do you feel about GiveDirectly vs other forms of global poverty charities vs investment in…Reply · Oct 7, 2022@VividVoid_ I guess my quibble is that they’re so eager to point out the shortcomings of all other forms of charity… it’s bad vibes and can turn ppl…Reply · Sep 4, 2023@bashu_thanks 🤔 do some research on effective charities and send enough money that it hurts a bit