I interpret the quote as motivating us to find ways to need our work less—to find ways to obtain abundant satisfaction from other sources, such as our families.
One of the flaws of the EA movement, one that turns many people off and makes it seem like a “cult,” is that it is founded on promoting neediness of participants for personal validation of their life worth through their job. EA works to restrict the number of jobs capable of providing that validation, and to undermine any attempt to establish a sense that one’s job is good enough.
EA works to restrict the number of jobs capable of providing that validation, and to undermine any attempt to establish a sense that one’s job is good enough
I don’t think so? Pledging 10% and earning to give in general have been common in EA from the beginning. There was a bit in 2018-2022 when this approach to impact was emphasized less, but that reversed with the post-FTX need for more funding diversity. And this is a widely accessible path to impact.
I interpret the quote as motivating us to find ways to need our work less—to find ways to obtain abundant satisfaction from other sources, such as our families.
One of the flaws of the EA movement, one that turns many people off and makes it seem like a “cult,” is that it is founded on promoting neediness of participants for personal validation of their life worth through their job. EA works to restrict the number of jobs capable of providing that validation, and to undermine any attempt to establish a sense that one’s job is good enough.
I don’t think so? Pledging 10% and earning to give in general have been common in EA from the beginning. There was a bit in 2018-2022 when this approach to impact was emphasized less, but that reversed with the post-FTX need for more funding diversity. And this is a widely accessible path to impact.