Coming Around To Political Donations
The author reflects on their evolving approach to political donations, initially hesitant but now considering it a primary method for impactful giving. They recount past experiences, including a donation to Carrick Flynn's campaign which ultimately lost, and a more recent decision to support Alex Bores. The author emphasizes that their goal is to support candidates who will advance long-term future well-being, rather than adhering to a specific party affiliation. They believe political donations, despite legal limitations, offer a unique opportunity to fill a critical gap in effective altruism funding. AI
IMPACT Author explores using political donations to influence long-term AI safety outcomes.