Why EA meta, and the top 3 charity ideas in the space

Abstract

Charity Entrepreneurship (CE) explores the value of effective altruism meta (EA meta) charities, which operate a step removed from direct impact yet influence numerous cause areas. The authors argue that EA meta charities are uniquely positioned to have both direct impact and help improve the EA movement, identifying this as a vital time for action due to promising opportunities. This paper explains the importance of EA meta as a cause area, divulgating direct and significant impact on the EA movement. Further, the authors justify why CE is well positioned to incubate these organizations and discuss concerns regarding impact and evaluation metrics in the EA meta space. The article concludes by outlining three proposed charity ideas for 2021: exploratory altruism, earning to give +, and EA training. These proposals are framed as promising areas that will contribute to the EA meta space and align with CE’s mission and track record. – AI-generated abstract.