I keep seeing takes like this, but the effect EA has had on my life so far is that it gave me motivation and an easy framework to donate thousands of dollars a year to fund deworming, vaccination, and other direct relief in underdeveloped countries, for two years in a row. I honestly had no idea who SBF was until FTX melted down. I saw zero connection between EA and Musk, Trump, etc.
Was I duped? I don't think so. SBF's downfall has definitely shaken my confidence in EA as a trustworthy institution, but I still generally feel great about those donations and will likely repeat them again next year (albeit with a closer look at exactly how the funds are distributed).
As with many things, it easier and more fun to disparage movements than it is to get involved and make positive change. This article is a good example of that.
Was I duped? I don't think so. SBF's downfall has definitely shaken my confidence in EA as a trustworthy institution, but I still generally feel great about those donations and will likely repeat them again next year (albeit with a closer look at exactly how the funds are distributed).
As with many things, it easier and more fun to disparage movements than it is to get involved and make positive change. This article is a good example of that.