That's a really good takedown of Longtermism. I've only heard about it kinda tangentially, but wow is that insane. Not defending any of the other rationalists which I haven't read, and certainly not the commenters who are generally awful. (Where, besides Hubski isn't that the case though :p) I really do think Slate Star Codex is decent however, even if most of the rationalist stuff is kinda crazy if you take it too seriously. His recent politics stuff is obnoxious enlightened centrist bs. But he posts his ballots (democrat where it matters), is in favor of UBI, works a job as a therapist, and donates to charity. Most of the top posts on the old site are at least interesting if not unassailable. Idk why I'm even posting this, but really do think that Slate Star is above the rest, and tries hard to be reasonable and empathetic most of the time