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In defense of quantifying suffering
Is it more difficult to live with AIDS for a year or to have blindness for a year?
Mar 19, 2025
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“Reasonableness” as a cover for cowardice
My friend had an undergraduate classmate who was very good at philosophical and political debate.
Dec 13, 2025
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Summarising all the Twilight movies from memory
(The title is self-explanatory)
Nov 16, 2025
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On sexism in the effective altruism community
Jun 16, 2025
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Do not let dunking culture erode your soul
Sep 22, 2025
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EA should be renamed to: Possibly An Idea Or A Movement Sometimes A Community That Attempts Altruism In An Effective Way Though There Is…
Jul 21, 2025
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Keep your identity small... within reason
Apr 4, 2025
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The trap of being overly charitable
May 28, 2023
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Helpful framings to counteract imposter syndrome
Nov 13, 2025
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Helpful framings to counteract imposter syndrome
On any given day, I am prone to experiencing a variety of potential anxieties.
Nov 13, 2025
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Fran
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EA should be renamed to: Possibly An Idea Or A Movement Sometimes A Community That Attempts Altruism In An Effective Way Though There Is…
...But It Is Pretty Utilitarian (PAIMSCAAEWTTMUNUPU)
Jul 21, 2025
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On sexism in the effective altruism community
Two reflections
Jun 16, 2025
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mental health
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Helpful framings to counteract imposter syndrome
On any given day, I am prone to experiencing a variety of potential anxieties.
Nov 13, 2025
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Fran
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Anxiety is not a superpower
This one's for the homies who are scared to treat their chronic stress levels <3
Jul 15, 2025
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Fran
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"Couples therapy" is a very good show
If you like psychoanalysing people and are tired of psychoanalysing yourself, you should watch it!
Jun 22, 2025
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