Blog #2

We are assigned to reread and look at the information on the website Effective Aultruism,   this site provided readings about the ideas of Effective Altruists. Reading   both the article and the essay again gives a new perspective of the Effective Altruists and there values. after rereading I have new ideas and comments about both Southan and effective altruists. As searched for different ways of using are and effectively getting your message across I came to an understanding about how Southan , the EA, and other people view art and writing.

In 2012 Niel Gaimen gave a speech at the university of arts and stated that “when things get tough, this is what you should do. Make good art. I’m serious. Husband runs off with a politician? Make good art. Leg crushed and then eaten by mutated boa constrictor? Make good art. IRS on your trail? Make good art. Cat exploded? Make good art. Somebody on the Internet thinks what you do is stupid or evil or it’s all been done before? Make good art.” this is an example of how art can heal and it can help to contribute to long lives happiness for a long time.

As we reread Southan’s paper we realize that he not only spoke about the Ea’s points of view in the world but he began to explain his views on art and his feelings of the controversial argument about art and writing. He infers that artists don’t pay attention about the world around them as they write, he also comments on how artists only care about there uniqueness and don’t care if others think it is unique. these artists  make art for others sometimes but Southan believes that they make it for themselves and only care about there feelings on there work. rereading this short essay provides new context to the ideas Southan has stated before.

after scanning through the Effective altruists You begin to understand there real voice and opinions on controversial topics such as “Improvements to the scientific establishment, such as greater transparency and replication of results. Researching mental health and neurological disorders, particularly depression and anxiety. Improving access to treatment in low-income countries, Tobacco control, Prevention of road traffic injuries, US criminal justice reform, and International migration and trade policy reform.”, these very important aspects of life are seen as things needed to be changed by the EA which I totally agree with. after further review of both Southan, the EA, and outside sources I have come to realize that there is more to the story than Southan says there is his essay could have been longer, more in depth and far more interesting than it was.

(https://blog.ed.ted.com/2015/05/18/10-inspiring-commencement-speeches-about-creativity-and-courage/)

(https://www.effectivealtruism.org/articles/introduction-to-effective-altruism/)