What is the Heart of EA? navigating the PR crisis & going to first-principles salon

Mox Event Space (Mission 13th St) Event source calendar Event Link: see venue calendar above ^^ EA has always had a bad rep and its been blowing up on the news more. Here's a quick take that elaborates. The movement is perceived as for the young & elite and being predominantly white & male. Let's pet the elephant in the room and come to our own conclusions 🐘 I'll kick us off with my hopes & dreams for this crew and then we'll breakout into discussion salons. Breakout groups below - we'll switch around halfway. You're welcome to bring your own topics (& let me know ahead if you want me to print a reading). Breakout Reading Groups: Effective Altruism will be Great Again | Matt ReardonThe Threat Response to Effective Altruism Famine, Affluence and Morality | Peter SingerPhilosophize This! podcast episode on Peter Singer Keep Your Identity Small | Paul GrahamYou have more than one goal, and that's fine | Julia Wise We'll have bites - likely pizza :) Host: Jen Baik More info: luma.com/2vekrkaz location provided by event source: "Mox, 1680 Mission Street, San Francisco" ―――――――――― SF Stuff To Do