" If one believes fiercely in data, in the idea that all aspects of human life can be measured, quantified, and ranked, it is not a far leap to, consciously or subconsciously, assume that some lives can measure too low on the metric to matter."
I thought that quote got to the heart of the matter.
My follow-up question is this: In terms of policy—which is mentioned as the SV titans come to Washington and bring their beliefs—how should systems of governance prioritize lifesaving measures, in daily life, research, and also in times of great need? There is a pragmatic element to EA that I think so many people find appealing, but what do we think a viable decision-making alternative is?
i'm too sickened and furious about this to give this worthy entry a close reading; nevertheless offer my premature comment: effective altruism is now barely disguised eugenics and why not, the detention camps are barely disguised concentration camps - no doubt several of them are planned to become purposeful death camps ridding this nation of people with brown and black skin tones and Jews of all skin tones while the data centers raping communities are likely surveillance centers. Push back. Use our love of life to push back against the fascists. Daily with multiple calls and petitions. It works. The raging bully shivers and backs down.
Fantastic read, thanks so much for writing Jen.
" If one believes fiercely in data, in the idea that all aspects of human life can be measured, quantified, and ranked, it is not a far leap to, consciously or subconsciously, assume that some lives can measure too low on the metric to matter."
I thought that quote got to the heart of the matter.
My follow-up question is this: In terms of policy—which is mentioned as the SV titans come to Washington and bring their beliefs—how should systems of governance prioritize lifesaving measures, in daily life, research, and also in times of great need? There is a pragmatic element to EA that I think so many people find appealing, but what do we think a viable decision-making alternative is?
i'm too sickened and furious about this to give this worthy entry a close reading; nevertheless offer my premature comment: effective altruism is now barely disguised eugenics and why not, the detention camps are barely disguised concentration camps - no doubt several of them are planned to become purposeful death camps ridding this nation of people with brown and black skin tones and Jews of all skin tones while the data centers raping communities are likely surveillance centers. Push back. Use our love of life to push back against the fascists. Daily with multiple calls and petitions. It works. The raging bully shivers and backs down.