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michaelkeenan comments on Politics: an undervalued opportunity to change the world? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: michaelkeenan 14 August 2015 06:08:19AM 2 points [-]

80,000 Hours has investigated the expected effects of changing the world through party politics.

Summary:

This is a very high-potential, though very competitive and high-risk path that can enable you to make a big difference through improving the operation of government and promoting important ideas. If you’re highly able, could tolerate being in the public eye and think you could develop a strong interest in politics, then we recommend learning more about this career to test your suitability.

Comment author: wubbles 14 August 2015 02:44:36PM 0 points [-]

However, they seem not to have examined the impact of starting a new political movement or political philosophy in the same way. Even higher variance, potentially even bigger rewards. Institutional change in particular can be extremely difficult to do without a clear mandate, which alliances in existing parties might not give.

Comment author: Lumifer 14 August 2015 02:55:04PM 2 points [-]

starting a new political movement or political philosophy

What would be new about it?

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