Davidzmorris
@davidzmorris
New today: Sam Bankman-Fried’s life was shaped by the Effective Altruist case for “Earning to Give” - taking well-paying jobs, like in finance or tech startups, rather than directly trying to make the world a better place. https://tinyurl.com/3tnbdf6v It’s a perversely conservative argument - a way to reconceptualize service to the status quo as pursuit of the common good. It’s also tailor-made for individuals with few real passions, talents, or individuality.
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