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I cannot falsify the thesis that so-called "Rationalism" and "Effective Altruism" is - in practice - just folklore so that top-percenters don't pay taxes and fe
by DrNosferatu 1y ago
I cannot falsify the thesis that so-called "Rationalism" and "Effective Altruism" is - in practice - just folklore so that top-percenters don't pay taxes and feel good about themselves.
As the least worse solution to maximize Social Utility has long been invented: Democracy and political action.
- Viliam1234 1y agoI have some doubts about the rationality of trying to avoid paying taxes by sending half of their salary to anti-malaria charities, but maybe those people just suck at math which is why they get paid so much. Or maybe you are wrong.
- DrNosferatu 1y agoInstead of waving the appeal to authority fallacy, try to do some reading up: https://ips-dc.org/the-true-cost-of-billionaire-philanthropy-how-the-taxpayer-subsidizes-stockpiled-wealth https://ips-dc.org/the-true-cost-of-billionaire-philanthropy...