Serious question. I’m speaking to college students next week. Suppose that instead of dissipating their energy on phantom causes (e.g. rape culture, or fighting “fascists” like me) they organized to change the world for the better. What are one or two causes they should pursue?
Please teach them about Effective Altruism, and how to identify causes that are important, neglected, and tractable:https://www.effectivealtruism.org/articles/introduction-to-effective-altruism/ …
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Fantastic source. Thank you!
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Also, here's the syllabus for the 'Psychology of Effective Altruism' course I'm teaching this term, which has some great readings and video links: https://www.primalpoly.com/s/syllabus-draft-jan26.docx …
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P.S. IMHO, the only causes that really matter involve trying to minimize existential risks, both biological and civilizational. Everything else is relatively unimportant in the grand scheme. E.g. AI value alignment is about 10 to the 20th power more important than recycling.
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Nah, show up in a Nazi uniform just for fun. That would be awesome
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With an introduction that it takes emotional discipline, stable mental health, and self-actualization to employ effective altruism with longevity.
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