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“Priors and Prejudice” by MathiasKB
Apr 26, 2024
Discussing the hypothetical Effective Samaritans movement influenced by socialist ideas, questioning the randomista charity approach vs societal transformation, tracing Scandinavian social models back to labor unions, exploring debates on labor unions, social democratic movements, and charter cities for institutional reform, contrasting perspectives on logical inferences in competitive gaming, reflecting on personal biases in assessing gaming factions, navigating differing beliefs in Effective Altruism through experimental collaboration
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- Effective Samaritans prioritize societal transformation over marginal charity, advocating for uprooting oppressive power structures.
- In competitive Starcraft, personal biases influence perceptions of faction balance, overshadowing objective data.
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Alternate Approaches in Effective Altruism
Effective Samaritans, envisioned as an alternate version of the effective altruism movement influenced by socialist intellectual communities, emphasize societal transformation by uprooting oppressive power structures rather than relying solely on marginal charity. This perspective critiques the random Mr approach and advocates for strengthening labor unions in developing countries to enhance contract enforcement and economic development. Despite debates and criticisms, some effective Samaritans redirect donations towards projects supporting labor unions, highlighting the ongoing discussion on the most impactful altruistic strategies.
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