Jonathan Jacqueminet

Economist @ University Of Cologne
24 karmaJoined Pursuing a graduate degree (e.g. Master's)

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Effective Absurdist

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I don’t think there’s an “endgame” for EA—suffering will always be around, so there’s never really a point where we can say, “We’ve done enough". The ongoing challenge gives me purpose. Without suffering, there’s no meaning—like how there’s no hero without a villain.

But rather than seeing that as a never-ending grind, maybe it’s more like being on a path with ourselves, our actions, and the people we meet. If you can enjoy the roses along the way, drink a fine wine with your loved ones, and rest on a quaint bench to take a breather, isn’t it kind of nice to keep walking?

Thanks a lot for this post, this helps me a lot to both gain a philosophical and epistemological base for my future path, especially given that I am relatively new to the EA movement.