Effective Altruism NYC
About Effective Altruism NYC
A community dedicated to using evidence and reason to figure out how to benefit others as much as possible, and taking action on that basis.
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Upcoming Events
EA NYC Vegan Dim Sum
📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Please join EA NYC for our monthly vegan dim sum.- All are welcome! - Cost per meal: variable, likely $25-$30 - If you’d like to attend but have any concerns, please get in touch with MeganJoin for an EA NYC community favorite: tasty and affordable vegan dim sum!
Petrov Day
📅 Friday, September 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, take a minute to not destroy the world." <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/QtyKq4BDyuJ3tysoK/9-26-is-petrov-day&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1671557418452493&usg=AOvVaw3dKWb-p144ID-3PJae80MU" target="_blank">https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/QtyKq4BDyuJ3tysoK/9-26-is-petrov-day</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Saved_the_World&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1671557418452493&usg=AOvVaw1sYplyrxkbQR0HvfA6nJf1" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Saved_the_World</a> Ways to celebrate: * Screening of the film "The Man Who Saved The World"? (It's pretty good!) * X-risk discussion meetup? * Call your representatives to express your views on any upcoming nuclear risk-related bills?
World Longevity Day
📅 Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
These nice people keep track of Longevity Day celebrations around the world:<br><br><a href="http://www.longevityhistory.com/longevity-day-and-longevity-month/">http://www.longevityhistory.com/longevity-day-and-longevity-month/</a><br><br>...but while people are living longer every year, there haven't been more Longevity Day celebrations every year. If that seems "off" to you, why not host one yourself? And then tell the folks at LongevityHistory.com!<br><br>The website has records of past events, which may offer ideas for how to celebrate. If you have any cool ideas of your own, let us know: alexrk@effectivealtruism.nyc
World Vegetarian Day
📅 Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
"To promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism."<br><br><br><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Vegetarian_Day&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1671557444525285&usg=AOvVaw1hZuhRxjjdUUvObB5dF0CH" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Vegetarian_Day</a><br><br><br>Also the beginning of Vegetarian Awareness Month -- though it's never a bad time to be aware of the vegetarians around you!
World Mental Health Day
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM