in practice both EAs and rationalists have a catholic appetite for involving themselves in all sorts of controversies. Effective altruism
in practice both EAs and rationalists have a catholic appetite for involving themselves in all sorts of controversies. Effective altruism
Our biological instincts are not always very well adapted to the information-rich modern world. Unless we work actively to become aware of the biases we introduce, the returns to additional information may be minimal—or diminishing.
Nate Silver • The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't
If we break out of the epistemic circle and begin to look at things from our opponents’ point of view, we have a chance to craft a better argument. Here, the philosophical Principle of Charity becomes relevant.
Gary Gutting • What Philosophy Can Do
In the end, rationality should be used as a guide rather than an ultimate judge. The reality that’s before our eyes always merits more attention than the certitudes in our heads. Rationality is great, but empiricists do have a point.
David Bessis • Mathematica
Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters
Effective altruism involves billionaires creating various institutions to give away their money to charity in a manner they deem effective