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RichardKennaway comments on Open Thread, May 25 - May 31, 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: RichardKennaway 25 May 2015 08:34:22AM *  9 points [-]

That is exactly my own view. I can see the force of the arguments for EA, but remain unmoved by them. I don't mind it being discussed here, but take little interest in the discussions. I have no arguments against it (although the unfortunate end of George Price is a cautionary tale, a warning of a dragon on the way), and I certainly don't want to persuade anyone to do less good in the world.

It's rather like the Christian call to sainthood. Many are called, but few are chosen.

ETA: I am interested, as a spectator, in seeing how the movement develops.