Effective Altruism

Straight from Wiki –

“Effective Altruism  is a philosophy and social movement that applies evidence and reason to determine the most effective ways to improve the world.

Many of the criticisms of effective altruism are the same as those that have historically been made of various forms of Utilitarianism.

These include questioning one’s ability to make a full and accurate calculation of the consequences of any action, since we have only very limited ability to predict the future.”

Well, I’d say it’s better to try and fail than to never try at all, especially if your reason for not trying is an educated scaffolding of excuses.

On the other hand, trying without first educating oneself a little about human actions and consequences seems a little retarded.

Using wealth to outsource Altruism, otherwise known as charity, might or might not help the cause but it certainly won’t help you.

I suppose my point is this; Altruism isn’t a binary issue. It’s a set of guidelines that should be used amidst other guidelines to direct one’s life strategies.

The outcomes of Altruism are twofold; the good one wants to see in the world, and the good one wants to see in oneself. The former certainly won’t improve if the latter isn’t addressed.

My argument for this assertion? It’s just the vibe of the thing.