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Discussion Meeting: Benjamin Lay & Fringe Ideas

Join us Monday, February 12th from 6-7PM in room R2-14 of the Redpath Complex to discuss the 'moral weirdo', thinker, and activist Benjamin Lay, who's beliefs were far ahead of other eighteenth century thinkers, and to consider the value of critically engaging with fringe ideas!

Please complete the following readings to prepare for the discussion:

  1. Celebrating Benjamin Lay by Lizka on the EA Forum (10min read)

  2. On 'Fringe' Ideas by Kelsey Piper on the EA Forum (6min read)

  3. The Possibility of an Ongoing Moral Catastrophe Summary by Linch on the EA Forum (5min read)

    •  The full paper by Evan G. Williams (20min read)

  4. How Moral Progress Happens by rosehadshar on the EA Forum (15min read)

  5. Tragic Beliefs by tobytrem on the EA Forum (6min read)

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Intro to EA Fellowship Meeting: Week One