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The author of this piece doesn't seem to understand the basics of systems thinking and the entropic effects of non-moral action on human collectivism. EA won't
by chatterhead 4y ago
The author of this piece doesn't seem to understand the basics of systems thinking and the entropic effects of non-moral action on human collectivism.
EA won't produce the proper outcomes. It's the 80,000 hours people are likely more attracted to and the job listings that come with it. In most instances, positive outcomes for humans begin with negative perspectives because that's how our psychology works.
Practical Altruism isn't about what people deserve it's about what they need. It's not enough to teach a man to fish if he is unwilling to learn. You have to make them believe there will be a crop shortage so they need to learn.
True altruists will change their methods of effecting change for the situation, people, times, and needs. Because, if not we as humans will find a way to corrupt it.
Adam Smith was a moral philosopher. Which is why the invisible hand acts the way it acts.
- SinParadise 4y ago> The author of this piece doesn't seem to understand the basics of systems thinking and the entropic effects of non-moral action on human collectivism. But why should I care about these effects if I am not in charge of such systems?