"Agency" needs nuance — EA Forum

archive.today webpage capture Saved from no other snapshots from this url 8 Mar 2025 00:20:01 UTC All snapshots from host forum.effectivealtruism.org WebpageScreenshot sharedownload .zipreport bug or abuseBuy me a coffee We and our partners use cookies, including to review how our site is used and to improve our site's performance. By clicking "Accept all" you agree to their use. Customise your cookie settings for more control, or review our cookie policy here. Reject Accept all Effective Altruism Forum Login Sign up "Agency" needs nuance by Evie Sep 12 2022 16 min read 34 145 CommunityAmbition Frontpage "Agency" needs nuance Summary Introduction Important caveats “Social Agency” in moderation Goodharting agency “Agency” ≠ “hustle hard” Ways that “agency” has been costly for me (and mistakes I’ve made) Ignoring a gut feeling that I was overstepping a boundary Assuming that it is low-cost for others to say “no” to requests Not regulating my consumption of finite resources (e.g. th

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