EA Ulm - workshop on impact modelling

Introduction to Modelling for Effective Altruism

Join us for a 90-minute interactive workshop where we'll explore the what and why of modelling in EA. We'll discuss how explicit models can help us make better decisions, cooperate and get feedback from others, identify gaps in our reasoning, and systematically evaluate the altruistic impact of different activities.

Through a combination of presentations, examples, and hands-on exercises, you'll learn about:

• The benefits of modelling for EA decision-making
• A simple hands-on task to estimate the altruistic value of an activity
• We'll also take a look at some of the models used by GiveWell, a leading EA organization, to illustrate what professional modelling looks like in practice.

This workshop is designed to be accessible for everyone, regardless of prior experience with EA or modelling.