I’m a bit confused. Many rationality/EA meetups focus on reading and “cause exploration” (animal welfare, niche social theories, etc.). But we’re in a time of a major European war, human rights getting weaker in many places, and rising authoritarianism.
How should meetups balance reading with urgent real-world action, such as defense against military aggression, helping refugees, combating disinformation, or policy work? Any examples where a meetup actually moved from talk to sustained action?
I’m a bit confused. Many rationality/EA meetups focus on reading and “cause exploration” (animal welfare, niche social theories, etc.). But we’re in a time of a major European war, human rights getting weaker in many places, and rising authoritarianism.
How should meetups balance reading with urgent real-world action, such as defense against military aggression, helping refugees, combating disinformation, or policy work? Any examples where a meetup actually moved from talk to sustained action?