Recurring: Introduction Fellowship
In this 6 week program you will learn about the most principles and most important ideas of Effective Altruism. Together we will explore how we can apply a more scientific mindset towards doing good and how we can have the most positive impact in the world. After this fellowship you are perfectly set up to join Effective Altruism Delft and enjoy our many events and opportunities.
The fellowship is 6 weeks long. Each week you will prepare for 1.5 hours and then have a 1.5 hour discussion in your group (3-6 people) in which you discuss the things that YOU found interesting in the preparation. We hope to see you soon!
We run this program throughout the year, sign-up here and we will contact you when we run the next round!
Week 1: What are the most important problems facing the world?
Week 2: How can we think more rationally about doing good?
Week 3: How can we most effectively improve the health and well-being of the people most in need?
Week 4: How do our actions affect the future?
Week 5: What might threaten the future of humanity?
Week 6: How do we put these ideas into practice?
Upcoming events.
Maybe you want to join our social to see what we’re all about. Maybe you wanna see when we’re doing a deep dive into the altruist career options of your field. In any case, you can find our events here.
EA Delft Bi-Weekly Meeting
This week’s focus will be released soon, plus there will be some community updates and an opportunity to mingle with other fellow EAs!
South Holland Monthly Social
Following up on the first fun opportunity of the semester to connect with other EA enthusiasts from the region, this time in Delft!
EA Delft Bi-Weekly Meeting
This week focusing on Animal Welfare, plus some community updates and a social!
Superforecasting Kick-Off
EA Delft launches its own superforecasting group learning how to predict the future!
🌟Kick-Off Event🌟
Welcoming new and old members in the new semester, launching new activities planned!
Effective Altruism Lunch
We hold a weekly EA lunch (12:45-13:45) every Thursday the Echo Building at the Campus (cafeteria at the ground floor)! 🥙🥙🥙
Join us there to discuss ideas of Effective Altruism and meet others caring about doing good in the world. It doesn't matter if you're new and curious or already engaged with the Effective Altruism ideas for a long time. We welcome everybody!
If you're joining for the first time or can't find us, send a message on WhatsApp to one of EA Delft Community Admins or on Instagram @ea_delft.
Deep dive: topic to be announced soon!
The topic of the discussion is to be announced soon! 🕵️♀️
Deep Dives are our recurring meetups with our members where we discuss and investigate difficult and interesting topics.
Effective Altruism Lunch
We hold a weekly EA lunch (12:45-13:45) every Thursday the Echo Building at the Campus (cafeteria at the ground floor)! 🥙🥙🥙
Join us there to discuss ideas of Effective Altruism and meet others caring about doing good in the world. It doesn't matter if you're new and curious or already engaged with the Effective Altruism ideas for a long time. We welcome everybody!
If you're joining for the first time or can't find us, send a message on WhatsApp to one of EA Delft Community Admins or on Instagram @ea_delft.
Crime Show Forecasting
Watch an episode of a crime show and try to predict who is the murderer to win a prize. Challenge your deductive skills in our thrilling crime show forecasting event!
Sign up form to be added soon!
Deep dive: Effective Altruism Basics
Dive into some of the core principles of effective altruism. We'll explore topics like calibrating judgment, values, and decision-making.
Sign up form to be added soon!
Deep Dives are our recurring meetups with our members where we discuss and investigate difficult and interesting topics.
Effective Altruism Lunch
We hold a weekly EA lunch (12:45-13:45) every Thursday the Echo Building at the Campus (cafeteria at the ground floor)! 🥙🥙🥙
Join us there to discuss ideas of Effective Altruism and meet others caring about doing good in the world. It doesn't matter if you're new and curious or already engaged with the Effective Altruism ideas for a long time. We welcome everybody!
If you're joining for the first time or can't find us, send a message on WhatsApp to one of EA Delft Community Admins or on Instagram @ea_delft.
Extend your Impact: Workshop in Effective Altruism @Young TPI Career Event
oin us for the Young TPI Career Event, a unique opportunity to explore the world of animal-free science and jumpstart your career in this innovative field. This event, organized by Young TPI, is aimed at students (bachelor and master), PhDs and young professionals interested in the transition towards animal-free science in the Netherlands.
As Effective Altruism Delft group, we will hold a workshop on main principles of Effective Altruism and how you can use them for your future career planning to maximize your impact in doing good!
see more information here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-tpi-career-event-shaping-your-future-in-animal-free-science-tickets-618435726907
Deadline for sign-ups for Book Club!
Come join our book club and let's dive into the "Poor Economics" together. 🌍📊 Sign up via the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiy5Pqp0p8y8_EOIzxnrGBnFuBprCESg8QoE0uOwhn2CSKog/viewform before September 28th!
Why do the poor borrow to save?
Why would a man who doesn't have enough to eat buy a television?
Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo, two award-winning MIT professors, answer these questions based on years of field research from around the world. It's a must-read for those who crave a deeper understanding of economic disparities and the human condition.
Social EA event at Mooie Boules
Let's unwind, play some games, and connect with fellow effective altruists at Mooie Boules. Sign up here https://forms.gle/4p215mpx9BYTMvaa9
Walk-in will be at 19:30, and we will get our lanes to start playing at 19:45 until 20:30. After that, we will hang out there for drinks; and there are also a lot of other games there to play. We'll see you on Thursday!
Effective Altruism Lunch
We hold a weekly EA lunch (12:45-13:45) every Thursday the Echo Building at the Campus (cafeteria at the ground floor)! 🥙🥙🥙
Join us there to discuss ideas of Effective Altruism and meet others caring about doing good in the world. It doesn't matter if you're new and curious or already engaged with the Effective Altruism ideas for a long time. We welcome everybody!
If you're joining for the first time or can't find us, send a message on WhatsApp to one of EA Delft Community Admins or on Instagram @ea_delft.
Live Q&A with OpenAI: AI and the Future of Humanity
Are you curious about the astonishing potential of AI and the profound implications it holds for the future of humanity? Join us for a thought-provoking deep dive and exclusive Q&A with 3 OpenAI researchers on the topic of AI and existential risk!
The event will be hosted at the campuses of most universities in the Netherlands, as well as online.
Date: Wednesday, September 27
Time: 19:15 - 21:15
Location: TU Delft, EWI Faculty, Lecture Hall Boole or online
🎟️ Secure your spot now! 🎟️
Program
19:00 - 19:15 Doors open
19:15 - 19:30 Introduction to AI safety
19:30 - 20:00 Talk from OpenAI speaker
20:00 - 21:00 Audience Q&A with all OpenAI guests
21:00 - 21:15 Closing talk: What can we do?