Effective Altruism Is Growing Fast (80,000 Hours, 2021)
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A 2021 snapshot of the EA movement's growth trajectory, relevant for understanding the organizational and funding ecosystem that supports AI safety research and related cause areas; useful background for understanding the broader community context of AI safety work.
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This 80,000 Hours article documents the rapid growth of the effective altruism movement as of 2021, covering increases in community size, funding, and institutional presence. It highlights key metrics and trends suggesting EA's expanding influence on cause prioritization and philanthropic resource allocation, including in AI safety and existential risk reduction.
Key Points
- •EA community membership and engagement grew substantially in the years leading to 2021, with more people taking pledges and attending events.
- •Funding for EA-aligned causes increased dramatically, with major donors and new philanthropic organizations directing resources toward top EA priorities.
- •Institutional growth included expansion of key organizations like Open Philanthropy, GiveWell, and EA Funds.
- •AI safety and existential risk reduction became increasingly prominent cause areas within the growing EA ecosystem.
- •The article frames rapid growth as both an opportunity and a challenge for maintaining community quality and focus.
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