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If 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
by yboris 6y ago
If 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