I'm only peripherally aware of these events and identify with Effective Altruism rather than Rationalism; but this post strikes as well-researched and fair to the facts of the matter. I learned a few new things too!
I am always unconvinced by the (very frequent) claims that Rationalism and LessWrong are cults, but "cultogenic" would be a fairly accurate description.
I'm only peripherally aware of these events and identify with Effective Altruism rather than Rationalism; but this post strikes as well-researched and fair to the facts of the matter. I learned a few new things too!
I am always unconvinced by the (very frequent) claims that Rationalism and LessWrong are cults, but "cultogenic" would be a fairly accurate description.