“My Lament to EA” by kta

I am dealing with repetitive strain injury and don’t foresee being able to really respond to any comments.

I’m a little hesitant to post this, but I thought I should be vulnerable. Honestly, I'm relieved that I finally get to share my voice. I know some people may want me to discuss this privately – but that might not be helpful to me, as I know some issues have been tried to be silenced by the very people who were meant to help. And to be honest, the fear of criticizing EA is something I have disliked about EA – I’ve been behind the scenes enough to know that despite being well-intentioned, criticizing EA (especially openly) can privately get you excluded from opportunities and circles, often even silently. This is an internal battle I’ve had with EA for a while (years). Still, I thought by sharing my experiences I [...]

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Outline:

(00:55) Appreciation and disillusionment

(03:30) Specific challenges

(03:33) When it has been uncomfortable for diversity and inclusion

(04:33) When it primarily became about prestige or funding

(07:13) When professional social dynamics were unhealthy

(09:46) When empathy is deprioritized and logic/consequentialism/utilitarianism becomes toxic

(13:38) Parting ways

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First published:
May 3rd, 2024

Source:
https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/3GjstAyhH9cDeNar4/my-lament-to-ea

Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.