What is meta effective altruism?

Abstract

Meta Effective Altruism is one of the main focus areas of the Effective Altruism movement. It can include research to help direct efforts (Global Priorities Research) and efforts to build or support the EA movement and its members (EA Movement Building).  Some meta EA projects can also be focused on specific cause areas, professions or more (Within-Cause Meta).  Typically, meta effective altruism is at least one step removed from direct impact.