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I still disagree with your premise that the compounding effects of $1 today are more impactful over time than the compounding effects of $1000 or $10000 in 50 y
by silicon2401 6y ago
I still disagree with your premise that the compounding effects of $1 today are more impactful over time than the compounding effects of $1000 or $10000 in 50 years, and that there will necessarily be compounding effects of helping today, let alone at the level of compounding interest. I'm not worried about a kid with worms today, because I'd rather help 100 or 1000 kids with worms in 50 years
- yboris 6y agoIf the world is getting better, then opportunities to do good will diminish over time. If in 50 years the world is much better than it is now, the impact of $1 given will be much less. I think neither of us should have 100% certainty that our point of view is right, unless our point of view is "this is likely better". I was just trying to point out to you that your point of view isn't "case closed" type of argument - and that there are other dimensions to think about. Please consider reading these two great starter resources: 80,000 Hours: https://80000hours.org/articles/should-you-wait/ https://80000hours.org/articles/should-you-wait/ - Should you wait to make a difference? Effective Altruism: https://concepts.effectivealtruism.org/concepts/timing-of-philanthropy/ https://concepts.effectivealtruism.org/concepts/timing-of-ph... - Timing of Philanthropy