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Effective altruism has a sexual harassment problem, women say

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Re: Effective altruism has a sexual harassment problem, women say

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Back in my day effective altruism was mainly about finding charities that aren't essentially scams (way harder than it looks). Scene has apparently moved on to other things since I followed it a decade or so ago.

I guess GiveWell still does that, but I'm not really sure what everyone else in the movement does.

Re: Effective altruism has a sexual harassment problem, women say

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>Thousands have signed a pledge to tithe at least 10% of their income to high-impact charities. From college campuses to Silicon Valley startups, adherents are drawn to the moral clarity of a philosophy dedicated to using data and reason to shape a better future for humanity. Effective altruism has become something of a secular religion for the young and elite.

Re: Effective altruism has a sexual harassment problem, women say

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A lot of people in EA have poor social skills and a lot of people in the community become friends and lovers. That probably explains most of this phenomenon.

You seem to be implying that "poor social skills" are a valid excuse for sexual misconduct?

Re: Effective altruism has a sexual harassment problem, women say

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post #6

Back in my day effective altruism was mainly about finding charities that aren't essentially scams (way harder than it looks). Scene has apparently moved on to other things since I followed it a decade or so ago.

I guess GiveWell still does that, but I'm not really sure what everyone else in the movement does.

Givewell is certainly my go to.
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