EAs and rationalists are different groups — their billionaire funders aren't even the same
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-10-06
- A running joke in the AI community: EAs and rationalists are often lumped together but are actually distinct groups.
- One gets nonprofit funding from Coefficient Giving, the other from the Survival and Flourishing Fund — they aren't even bankrolled by the same billionaire.
- The replier agrees the distinction is routinely missed and expects funding to diversify soon.
Related event: Viral Joke: EAs and Rationalists Differ Only in Their Billionaire Backers(3 posts)→
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