Hmm. Know of anyone who's researched the reverse? "Conversion-type" visions of ultimate ending and despair?
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Nothing specific comes immediately to mind, but I’m sure there’s a large literature on apocalyptic cults which covers
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If that's right, I expect a large number of Effective Altruists are in it for apocalypse-cultic reasons.
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This is not my impression (many EAs are in for apocalypse-cultic like reasons). Maybe I misunderstand…
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I believe that malaria control and deworming are the current 'top' charities for EAs. It seems to me…
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That is GiveWell, right? Rather a different approach from the LW-flavored EA movement, I think?
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My impression is that this has been a rather contentious point for a while. The 'sides' of the debate…
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Are between focusing on potential existential risks vs. things like neglected tropical diseases.
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Good, yes, that was my understanding! (at some distance from the debate)
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I think the 'neglected tropical disease side' is stronger, in terms of relative $$$ in donations so far.
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I guess I’m glad to hear that! Although I don’t dismiss the existential risk causes either.
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