I’m reminded of the lawyer in the unit of caring post. They could contribute directly in time or money, but it’s a more efficient use of their time to do what they already specialize in and then using that specialty for the cause (either by contributing the earnings of that specialty or be doing the work directly for the cause). By the same token, it seems like if you are already inclined towards or talented in art, it doesn’t make sense to, say, drop it and become a programmer just because it might help towards the singularity. Take the thing you do and find a way to make it work for the goals you want to support.
I’m reminded of the lawyer in the unit of caring post. They could contribute directly in time or money, but it’s a more efficient use of their time to do what they already specialize in and then using that specialty for the cause (either by contributing the earnings of that specialty or be doing the work directly for the cause). By the same token, it seems like if you are already inclined towards or talented in art, it doesn’t make sense to, say, drop it and become a programmer just because it might help towards the singularity. Take the thing you do and find a way to make it work for the goals you want to support.