Thanks. You’re right I’ve been thinking about it wrong, I’ll have to reconsider how I approach philanthropy. It’s valuable to donate to research anyway, since research is what comes up with things like “malaria nets”.
It’s valuable to donate to research anyway, since research is what comes up with things like “malaria nets”.
Good point; under uncertainty about x-risk vs. near-term philanthropy you might donate to organizations that could help answer that question, like GiveWell or SI/FHI.
Thanks. You’re right I’ve been thinking about it wrong, I’ll have to reconsider how I approach philanthropy. It’s valuable to donate to research anyway, since research is what comes up with things like “malaria nets”.
Glad I could help. Thanks for letting me know.
Good point; under uncertainty about x-risk vs. near-term philanthropy you might donate to organizations that could help answer that question, like GiveWell or SI/FHI.