I think that using the term “effective altruist” causes a lot of problems with labeling (e.g. ‘hardcore EA’, ‘softcore EA’). My thinking clarified when I began using only the term “effective altruism”, and using it to stimulate asking, “how can I do the most good for each dollar of mine?”
I think that using the term “effective altruist” causes a lot of problems with labeling (e.g. ‘hardcore EA’, ‘softcore EA’). My thinking clarified when I began using only the term “effective altruism”, and using it to stimulate asking, “how can I do the most good for each dollar of mine?”
http://effective-altruism.com/ea/9s/effective_altruism_is_a_question_not_an_ideology/
I hear you, and saw that article. It’s a good piece, but we do have to deal with reality, though.