I think superlatives like “optimal” have a lot of problems. In particular, I think saying “optimal philanthropy” says to people “I’m perfect, unlike you,” while comparatives like “better philanthropy” communicate something more like “Let us strive together to be better.” (I think “efficient” is a better choice than “better” for related connotative reasons.)
I think superlatives like “optimal” have a lot of problems. In particular, I think saying “optimal philanthropy” says to people “I’m perfect, unlike you,” while comparatives like “better philanthropy” communicate something more like “Let us strive together to be better.” (I think “efficient” is a better choice than “better” for related connotative reasons.)