Longtermist reasons to work for innovative governments

Abstract

Governments vary in willingness and ability to test institutional innovations. It is suggested that longtermists focus on getting into influential positions within the most innovative governments to promote institutional changes that align with longtermist goals. Field testing innovations in such governments allows for exploring a wider range of ideas and could lead to the implementation of successful institutions. Moreover, successful implementations in innovative governments may spread to more influential governments. – AI-generated abstract.