Are there examples of these "controversial actions". Are they actions that wouldn't have happened without the ideology of EA. How prominent is it within the movement.
replyI'm opened to having my mind changed, but i'm going to need more than that.
> Effective Altruism-Linked Group Used Millions Donated By FTX To Buy A Czech Castle
replyhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahemerson/2023/02/28/effecti...
(They are now selling said castle.)
> their idea that enriching yourself as much as people so you can do more good later
replyThis is a very uncommon idea within EA. There are some people who support it ("patient philanthropy") but almost everyone within EA either thinks you should be working / donating to help people/animals (most "neartermists") or you should be working / donating to help reduce extinction risk (most "longtermists").