integral altruism
integral altruism
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integrating effective altruism with other worldviews
In theory
The current vague idea of int/a is to explore new frameworks for altruism beyond the current norms and thought patterns that drive the effective altruist (EA) movement. For example, leaning less on assumptions of classical utilitarianism, Bayesianism, techno-solutionism, and left-brain thinking.
Integral altruism, inspired by integral theory, aims to both include and transcend EA, by integrating new perspectives. Since EA is arguably quite left-brain, there will be an emphasis on right-brain modes of sensemaking: systems thinking, wisdom, spirituality, metamodernism. The goals are the same, to do the most good, but to also break free from the underlying explicit and implicit assumptions that permeate the current EA movement.
One way could be “something in between EA and the integral/metacrisis/liminal cluster”. Another way could be something like "post-rationalism + altruism". This is a home for effective altruists who resonate less with the direction of EA but still think deeply about doing good.
In practice
The plan is: 1) build a network, 2) collectively build a new framework for altruism, 3) use that framework to do good in an integral way.
We are currently mostly in stage (1). We are running monthly meetings in London, and planning a 3-day summit this summer somewhere in the UK.
If you'd like to learn more, get involved, or help grow the network, send us a message on the form below!
Some int/a flavored reading
upcoming events
upcoming events
We are planning an integral altruism summit this summer. Wanna come? Register here!
past events
past events
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