I’m not particularly well versed in the criticisms directed at the EA community, but it does seem like one factor is pushback around a lack of prioritization of social justice issues. These may not be as tractable as other cause areas because of the current political climate and the systemic changes needed to make a difference in the long term.

I’ve recently learned of The Solutionary Way by Zoe Weil, and I find the ideas compelling so far. Here is a definition of Solutionary from the Institute for Humane Education:

https://humaneeducation.org/what-is-a-solutionary-2/

“A solutionary is someone who identifies inhumane, unjust, and unsustainable societal systems and then develops solutions to transform them so that they do the most good and least harm for people, animals, and the environment.”

In general, the interplay between human, animal, and environmental issues have been neglected and I’m interpreting this intersection as an expansion of what social justice means. I’d love to see more representation in this area in the EA community. So, on to my questions. Could embracing and sharing ideas related to The Solutionary Way be beneficial for the EA movement and for community building? What discrepancies might there be between the approaches? Lastly, am I overlooking any initiatives or organizations that are involved in this area within the EA community directly?