If the weather allows for it, we will meet in front of the city library and meet outside (alternative is in the Lobby of the library, the organizers will be wearing EA-lightbulb t-shirts).

Everyone who is curious about Effective Altruism in general, or in our local group is welcome to join :)

We'll begin with discussing the topics of coordination and trust (see below), and continue with open discussions.

Longer description For many (or even most?) of humanities biggest problems, our ability to address them stands and falls with our societal ability to work together and contribute to a common goal. This obviously applies to conflicts between states, but is also central for addressing e.g. global poverty or climate change.

In the beautifully made game the Evolution of Trust one can explore some insights from the field of game theory which studies conflicts and cooperation. Here, a central insight for successful cooperation is the importance of trust.

As aspiring altruists, we want to address the big problems, and thus we want people to work together well and should care a lot about being trustworthy.

Comparing this to the guiding principles of effective altruism as listed on the CEA homepage

• commitment to others
• scientific mindset
• openness
• integrity
• collaborative spirit

it becomes clear that these principles aim to make it easier to rightfully trust both the goals of people acting in the name of effective altruism, as well as to trust their ability to make sound decisions.

In our meeting we will discuss this topic and exchange thoughts about what this means for our own actions.