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- Effective Altruism prioritizes causes differently, sparking debate on knowledge versus creativity in problem-solving.
- Balancing intentional breakthrough-seeking with addressing immediate issues is crucial for progress.
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The Role of Knowledge in Effective Altruism
Effective altruism philosophy is critiqued for overly focusing on ranking different cause areas and proposed solutions. The essence of the disagreement lies in whether human problems stem from a lack of knowledge or primarily require creativity to solve. The unpredictability of breakthrough ideas is highlighted, emphasizing that progress often arises unexpectedly and cannot be neatly ranked or predicted.
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