I think that’s the best guaranteed way to improve the world. There is almost no uncertainty. But I’d rather not subject myself to decades of monotonous work, especially since there are so many other organizations and individuals who could create an impact thousands or even millions of times more than mine.
I was thinking more along the lines of actually working at a nonprofit, starting businesses to raise money, something at least a little higher impact then earn several hundred thousand and donate it.
With those updated plans, which of my three options (or neither of them) are the best?
Eliezer is a profoundly unusual person who has had vastly more success than most people with his level of education.
decades of monotonous work
many people are able to find interesting high paying jobs in the for-profit sector.
especially since there are so many other organizations and individuals who could create an impact thousands or even millions of times more than mine.
This is also an argument for taking the donating money path to helping. Remember, money is a unit of caring.
With those updated plans, which of my three options (or neither of them) are the best?
It depends on your skill set, but I would guess (1) in part because of what your parents think. If you are a computer programming genius (i.e. someone is currently willing to pay you >$100/hour) then perhaps 3.
Having akrasia problems is an argument for staying in a highly structured environment.
My problem is that the akrasia seems to be partially caused by staying in a highly structured environment. I don’t have much trouble doing things I believe are beneficial towards my goals.
I currently believe if I pursued option 2 I could get into a top college just like I would have done if I stayed in high school but more useful things would get done.
If this belief is false, then my akrasia would be slightly reduced.
Huh. Ask Eliezer about that :)
I think that’s the best guaranteed way to improve the world. There is almost no uncertainty. But I’d rather not subject myself to decades of monotonous work, especially since there are so many other organizations and individuals who could create an impact thousands or even millions of times more than mine.
I was thinking more along the lines of actually working at a nonprofit, starting businesses to raise money, something at least a little higher impact then earn several hundred thousand and donate it.
With those updated plans, which of my three options (or neither of them) are the best?
Eliezer is a profoundly unusual person who has had vastly more success than most people with his level of education.
many people are able to find interesting high paying jobs in the for-profit sector.
This is also an argument for taking the donating money path to helping. Remember, money is a unit of caring.
It depends on your skill set, but I would guess (1) in part because of what your parents think. If you are a computer programming genius (i.e. someone is currently willing to pay you >$100/hour) then perhaps 3.
Having akrasia problems is an argument for staying in a highly structured environment.
My problem is that the akrasia seems to be partially caused by staying in a highly structured environment. I don’t have much trouble doing things I believe are beneficial towards my goals.
I currently believe if I pursued option 2 I could get into a top college just like I would have done if I stayed in high school but more useful things would get done.
If this belief is false, then my akrasia would be slightly reduced.