You've voiced something I think about every time I see people criticise EA in the way you describe. I don't think they realise that they are literally arguing against helping others. Do they consider that for everyone they convince, fewer people get life saving medication, and more animals are subjugated to torture? How do people (especially leftists) not realise that's crazy?
You've voiced something I think about every time I see people criticise EA in the way you describe. I don't think they realise that they are literally arguing against helping others. Do they consider that for everyone they convince, fewer people get life saving medication, and more animals are subjugated to torture? How do people (especially leftists) not realise that's crazy?
*Somebody* has to argue against helping others. Charitable giving/thinking has its place, but it can’t really be the basis of society so it’s important that people take a balanced approach. And for people to take a balanced approach it can be useful to hear more extreme voices on both sides.
You've voiced something I think about every time I see people criticise EA in the way you describe. I don't think they realise that they are literally arguing against helping others. Do they consider that for everyone they convince, fewer people get life saving medication, and more animals are subjugated to torture? How do people (especially leftists) not realise that's crazy?
*Somebody* has to argue against helping others. Charitable giving/thinking has its place, but it can’t really be the basis of society so it’s important that people take a balanced approach. And for people to take a balanced approach it can be useful to hear more extreme voices on both sides.