Effective Altruism Is a Waste of Money: Can it Be Fixed? (Hard EA)

In this episode, Richard and Simone make a significant announcement: they are stepping back from their day jobs to launch 'Hard EA,' a platform focusing on true, impactful solutions to humanity's major existential threats. Disappointed by the current state of the Effective Altruism (EA) movement, they express concerns over its focus on social signaling rather than substantive change. They break down their new initiative’s core values and priorities, including pragmatic and pluralistic solutions to societal issues, biological innovation, and AI safety. The duo aims to attract like-minded individuals and organizations committed to making a genuine difference and confronting the hard truths of our time.
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/EGFRjwwS92
Songs Used:
EA Has Capitulated (The Hard EA Song): https://youtu.be/iMx1eTdgYgk
Beyond Pleasure and Pain (The Anti-Antinatalist Song): https://youtu.be/8KUL3YMnoiA
We are More Than Animals (The Anti-Antinatalist Song): https://youtu.be/ynD7oEjlutk
Website: HardEA.org