I agree with these arguments. Though part of me feels like research (both practical policy research and abstract research) is still very important because it seems we don't actually have sufficiently good answers just yet.
Obviously, the shorter your timelines, the more freestyle muddling through based on uncertainty about good solutions seems optimal.
For me, this post also goes hand in hand with this post by Soares about being honest in your belief about AI risks.
I don’t think there’s an “endgame” for EA—suffering will always be around, so there’s never really a point where we can say, “We’ve done enough". The ongoing challenge gives me purpose. Without suffering, there’s no meaning—like how there’s no hero without a villain.
But rather than seeing that as a never-ending grind, maybe it’s more like being on a path with ourselves, our actions, and the people we meet. If you can enjoy the roses along the way, drink a fine wine with your loved ones, and rest on a quaint bench to take a breather, isn’t it kind of nice to keep walking?
I agree with these arguments. Though part of me feels like research (both practical policy research and abstract research) is still very important because it seems we don't actually have sufficiently good answers just yet.
Obviously, the shorter your timelines, the more freestyle muddling through based on uncertainty about good solutions seems optimal.
For me, this post also goes hand in hand with this post by Soares about being honest in your belief about AI risks.
EinDollarBrille (OneDollarGlasses), a german charity works in this area, although they are pretty small.
IIRC, they also teach locals to build parts of these glasses themselves, making the production cheaper.
I don’t think there’s an “endgame” for EA—suffering will always be around, so there’s never really a point where we can say, “We’ve done enough". The ongoing challenge gives me purpose. Without suffering, there’s no meaning—like how there’s no hero without a villain.
But rather than seeing that as a never-ending grind, maybe it’s more like being on a path with ourselves, our actions, and the people we meet. If you can enjoy the roses along the way, drink a fine wine with your loved ones, and rest on a quaint bench to take a breather, isn’t it kind of nice to keep walking?