Date: August 14th, 2026 10:07 PM Author: rose foreskin dilemma
Yes, but only if it is somewhere secular and if there’s strong evidence that the money will prevent disease, reduce suffering, or save lives very cost effectively.
Date: August 14th, 2026 10:13 PM Author: Metaphysics Is Solved
I'm most interested in saving lives by reducing suffering. As such, I've committed myself to making as much money as possible. Because my intentions are noble, I'm actually able to make money in any way I can; traditional "ethics" don't apply on the "front end" as it were, as long as the "back end" charity is worthwhile.
Date: August 14th, 2026 11:37 PM Author: rose foreskin dilemma
Everyone on less wrong writes in this same register and style, and there is something overwhelmingly grotesque about it that I can't quite put my finger on. They remind me a lot of the crowd back in the 2010s that was obsessed with "open source software!". Also libertarian tech bro hackers from early reddit. This seems even worse though.