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Trust your instincts about people. If something feels off, it's often right to be cautious.
Effective communication is important. It's better to express your true feelings rather than making up excuses.
Having a strong sense of agency can help you take control of your life. Imagining what actions a more capable person would take can inspire you to act differently.

Helping shrimp can be much more effective than trying to save humans or other animals. Just one dollar can save around 1,600 shrimp from a painful death every year, which is a huge impact for a small amount.
Many people don't realize that shrimp can suffer, but research shows they experience pain similar to other animals. This means their suffering matters too, and we should consider it when thinking about doing good.
The shrimp welfare project is underfunded but incredibly effective. Supporting it can make a big difference in preventing animal suffering while costing very little.

Effective Altruism movement lost its original spirit
Some criticized effective altruists feel misrepresented as the movement changes
The movement shifted from evidence-based decision making to socially desirable narratives

Effective altruism funds involve donating to specific grantmakers who then distribute the money strategically.
The author encourages sharing new funds or updates on existing ones for inclusion in the annual list.
Grantmakers are urged to start their own unique funds to offer donors more choices and set higher standards.

AI safety could become a left-wing issue, with corporations unlikely to sustain alliances with safety proponents in the long run.
There may be a split within Effective Altruism due to relationships with corporations, leading to a 'left' and 'right' division.
The AI safety field might divide into accommodationist and regulation-leaning factions, reflecting broader political trends.

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Effective altruism was portrayed as a MacGuffin in the story, being emphasized but ultimately devoid of real significance.
Solving puzzles was an underrated skill that brought success, as seen with SBF at Jane Street.
The portrayal of effective altruism and altruistic actions in the narrative did not match up, highlighting a disconnect between intentions and actions.

It's important to focus on convincing people about policies rather than creating divisions. If the goal is to help the poor, we shouldn't insult those who disagree with us.
Critiquing others can be done without undermining the main message. Avoiding unnecessary negative comments can help keep the conversation productive.
Sharing ideas should be done in a way that allows for open discussion, especially with those who may disagree. This helps everyone consider different viewpoints.