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I think people have it backwards on effective altruism. People choose their religion and belief system because it lets them do what they want to do. If your kink is guilt tripping other people for enjoying sex, then you choose a sexually repressive religion. If your fun is killing or torturing people for [Insert Reason Here], you have a broad choice of religions and philosophies that you can adopt that will encourage you in your proclivity and grant you suitable approbation. If your wish is to accrue massive wealth, take on big risks and ignore the problems of the present, you can choose effective altruism and both indulge yourself and feel good about it.

Rolling double or nothing indefinitely only works if you are immortal and have infinite resources. Taking on huge risks makes sense for people with a family trust, a good supply of f--k you money or a sexy bod admired by venture capital bros you can fall back on. Ignoring the problems of the present can work within one's individual life span, for example, Louis XV died on his throne well loved.

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"Rolling double or nothing indefinitely only works if you are immortal and have infinite resources. Taking on huge risks makes sense for people with a family trust”—YES!!

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